He enlisted as a Private (17209) with the 7th Infantry Battalion "1st British Columbia Regiment"
French War Cross 1914-1916
The picture postcard shows a married couple
display mounted with the clasp on the rear
France, Iv Republic. An Order Of Sporting Merit, Iii Class Knight, C.1960 Hold He enlisted as a Private(Ordre du Mrite Sportif). Instituted in 1956. In bronze gilt, cornucopia hallmarked and marked "BRONZE" on the edge, measuring 29. 5 mm (w) x 50 mm (h), original ribbon, extremely fine. Footnote: The Order of Sporting Merit was instituted on July 6, 1956 and discontinued on January 1, 1964, replaced by the National Order of Merit. It was awarded for meritorious services to the development of sport and physical education, in three grades: Commander,