Canada, CEF. An Attributed 5 Button Sergeant Service Tunic with Medals & Accessories certificate_of_authenticity obverse centre with gilt Maltese

obverse centre with gilt Maltese cross with laurels presenting a rearing crowned Belgian Lion on a black enameled background

He was a painter residing in Toronto when he enlisted in November 1914

with an additional inscription of “DROSENDORF” along the edge (likely for the town of Drosendorf-Zissersdorf)

the insignia features the Netherlands Coat of Arms stamped into a metal plate and fixed to the centre front

was held in August 1986

Canada, CEF. An Attributed 5 Button Sergeant Service Tunic with Medals & Accessories certificate_of_authenticity obverse centre with gilt MalteseA standard issue 5 button service khaki olive green wool tunic, unlined, with a stand and fall lay down collar, the collar has two metal hooks and loops to secure collar tighter around the neck, the centre right bears five braided leather buttons, four pockets each with additional leather buttons, standard issue CANADA shoulder flashes, with three rank chevrons indicating the ranks of sergeant, with three service bar chevrons on right sleeve, 2