Canada, CEF. A First War Pair to Pte. Johnson, 72 Infantry consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac Constructed of light tan cotton

Constructed of light tan cotton twill

the only son of Dr

67 mm x 68

demonstrating loss of finish and some oxidation

measuring 40 cm (w) x 18 cm (l) x 38 cm (h)

Canada, CEF. A First War Pair to Pte. Johnson, 72 Infantry consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac Constructed of light tan cottonA British War Medal, in silver, rim impressed 531108 PTE. J. V. JOHNSON. 72 CAN. INF., light wear and contact marks to edges, dark patina, very fine. A Victory Medal, in bronze gilt, rim impressed 531108 PTE. J. V. JOHNSON. 72 CAN. INF., light wear and contact marks to edges, areas of verdigres, very fine. Footnote: John Victor Johnson was born in Athlone, Ireland in 1897. He was living in Vancouver and employed as a dental mechanic when he enlisted