Canada, Commonwealth. An Italian Campaign Medal Group United Republic of and five Small Buttons (brass

and five Small Buttons (brass

and brought fire to bear on the enemy immediately

both caused by exposure to moisture/humidity/ The frame is chipped towards the top right of the edge

topped by an inscription of “PRO DEO ET PATRIA” (“FOR GOD AND COUNTRY”)

stating that he did not belong to an Active Militia but had had six months previous service with the 48th Highlanders

Canada, Commonwealth. An Italian Campaign Medal Group United Republic of and five Small Buttons (brass1939 1945 Star; Italy Star; France and Germany Star; Defence Medal; Canadian Volunteer Service Medal with Overseas Clasp; and War Medal 1939 1945. Court mounted with swing bar pinback, as worn by the veteran, plated, contact marks, lightly soiled replacement ribbons, very fine.