Canada, CEF. A First War Lot to Pte. S Elford, 24th Battalion, Died of Wounds 1916 Auction maker marked “Karl Pöllath

maker marked “Karl Pöllath

within blue enameled ring inscribed “IM DIENSTE DER ZUKUNFT UNSERES VOLKES” (“IN SERVICE FOR THE FUTURE OF OUR PEOPLE”)

with minor material fatigue evident to the silver aluminum wire

His assigned regimental number was "5736" but was issued "16" for the South African expedition

the other placed at the opposite end end near the blade

Canada, CEF. A First War Lot to Pte. S Elford, 24th Battalion, Died of Wounds 1916 Auction maker marked “Karl PöllathA British War Medal, in silver, full size, rim officially impressed 141418 PTE. S. ELFORD. 24 CAN. INF., bright, very fine. A Victory Medal, in bronze gilt, full size, rim officially impressed 141418 PTE. S. ELFORD. 24 CAN. INF., minor wear and scratches, very fine. A Memorial Cross, in silver, full size, reverse engraved 141418 PTE. S. ELFORD, marked STERLING on reverse, fitted with a horizontal pin on the reverse, loss of silver finish, accompanied