Canada, Cef. A First War Trio To The 49Th Battalion Auction the reverse inscribed “Für treue

the reverse inscribed “Für treue Dienste im Reichsarbeitsdienst” (German - For loyal service in the National Labour Service) on a loop for suspension from a correct replacement ribbon

flanked by a helmet on the left and Army eagle insignia on the right

the belt with one slider and measuring 45 mm x 1

white metal base with a bronze gilt cross

He was working under a rail car when an engine bumped it

Canada, Cef. A First War Trio To The 49Th Battalion Auction the reverse inscribed “Für treueA First War Canadian Medal Trio to the 49th Battalion 1914 15 Star (432412 Pte E. TOMLINS. 49 CAN: INF:); British War Medal (432412 A. S. SJT. E. TOMLINS. 49 CAN. INF.); and Victory Medal (432412 A. S. SJT. E. TOMLINS. 49 CAN. INF.). Naming is officially impressed. Un mounted, dark patina on the BWM, oxidation spots on the Star, light contact, better than very fine. Footnote: Ernest Tomlins was born on August 9, 1888 in Grantham, Lincolnshire,