Canada, Commonwealth. A British War Medal To Spr. Simpson, Canadian Railway Troops certificate_of_authenticity Instituted in 1811 by King

Instituted in 1811 by King Ferdinand VII

but was revived in 1950 for the Korean War

the interior presents two pages of calligraphy in gold-leaf and red and black ink

exhibiting surface mold on the inside on the flaps from storage

38 mm x 43 mm

Canada, Commonwealth. A British War Medal To Spr. Simpson, Canadian Railway Troops certificate_of_authenticity Instituted in 1811 by KingA British War Medal, in silver, full size, rim impressed 2497531 SPR. R. SIMPSON. C. R. T, worn on correct ribbon, very dark patina, very small edge knocks, in very fine condition. Footnote: Robert Simpson was born in Edinburgh, Scotland in November 1872. Prior to enlisting he was employed as a cement finisher and served for two years in the P. P. C. L. I. He enlisted with the Canadian Railway troops on May 26, 1917, with his medical examination