the reverse presents a mirror
the reverse engraved S & E
and would go on to become an SS-Obergruppenführer in 1941
consisting of a Maltese Cross with blue enameled arms and with crossed swords piercing the centrepiece
then admitted to the Military Hospital at Colchester on the 29th for treatment
United Kingdom. A Canada General Service Medal, St. Placide Infantry Company Auction the reverse presents a mirrorFENIAN RAID 1870 (Pte. J. Franche, S Placide I Co.). Naming is officially impressed. Edge nicks, light contact, replacement ribbon, very fine. Footnote: Private Joseph Franche is shown on the roll of the 18 man St. Placide Infantry Company, and is listed on page 255 of the "Canada General Service Medal Roll, 1866 70" by John Thyen, entitled to the Fenian Raid 1870 clasp. He is documented on the roll as having been posted to Montreal, Quebec, from