Canada, CEF. A First War Pair to Lieut. Shirres Buy Now Medal for the Patriotic War

Medal for the Patriotic War 1944-1945

measuring 47 mm x 23 mm

Basic Flight Engineer Badge (two-piece construction

numbered "5055" on the edge

Fine silvered aluminum wire interlaced with green embroidery

Canada, CEF. A First War Pair to Lieut. Shirres Buy Now Medal for the Patriotic WarA British War Medal, in silver, rim impressed LIEUT. G. T. SHIRRES., suspension is missing the bar, dark patina and light contact, remains very fine. A privately made Victory Medal, in silver gilt, rim impressed LIEUT. G. T. SHIRES., gilt wear to edges. A unique silver gilt version, in very fine condition. Footnote: Gordon Thistle Shirres was born in Surrey, England in 1894. He was a student when he was considered fit for service in February 1916, and