Sewn in place in each armpit is a gray cotton/rayon strap forming a loop
the last letter of his surname having been erased and replaced with an engraved "N"
to recognize participation in the campaigns led by emperor Napoleon I and was awarded to all French and foreign soldiers
Heart action rapid & irregular
measuring 105 mm x 132 mm
Canada. A Medal Pair to Sapper John France, Canadian Engineers Newly Listed Sewn in place in eachBritish War Medal (505327 SPR. J. FRANCE. C. E.); and Victory Medal (505327 SPR. J. FRANCE. C. E.). Naming is officially impressed. Un mounted, dark patina on the BWM, gilt wear on the VM, both with edge nicks and contact marks, original ribbons, better than fine. Footnote: John France was born on December 9, 1893 in Bolton, Lancashire, England. He was a resident of Montreal, Quebec, when he signed his Attestation Paper as a Sapper (505327) at the