Canada, CEF. A First War Victory and Service Medal Auction topped by an integral loop

topped by an integral loop connecting to a suspension ring formerly accommodation a neck ribbon

the obverse profile bearing an engraver’s mark of “FRITZ F

It served as a major transshipment point for lakers that carried cargo to Port Arthur from across the Great Lakes

Attestation Paper and assorted research papers

Canada, CEF. A First War Victory and Service Medal Auction topped by an integral loopA Victory Medal in bronze gilt, rim impressed 838805 PTE. J. J. MEADS. 58 CAN. INF., light wear and contact marks, very fine. A Great War Duty Nobly Done 1914 1918 private medal, reverse engraved PRESENTED TO John J. Meads, marked STERLING, measures 41. 1 mm (w) x 41. 5 mm (h), weighs 14. 5 grams, no ribbon, very fine. Footnote: John Joseph Meads was born in Grey Co., Ontario in December 1890. He enlisted with the 147th Grey Battalion in February