limited to 30 places
the Mariner's Medal recognizes seamen who are killed or wounded as a direct result of conflict against an opposing armed force
both in intentionally crudely cast iron (metal) in the shape of a traditional Iron Cross
Those "Alligators" that did make it in proved unable to clear the sea wall
The battle began on May 8th with a bombardment that disrupted the 83rd Brigade holding trenches on the forward side of the ridge but the first and second assaults by German infantry were repelled by the survivors
Canada. A 92Nd Infantry Battalion "48Th Highlanders" Glengarry Badge, C.1915 United Republic of limited to 30 placesIn white metal, voided, maker marked "TIPTAFT" on the reverse, measuring 54. 3 mm (w) x 57. 7 mm (h), horizontal pinback, near extremely fine. Footnote: The Battalion was raised and mobilized in Toronto, Ontario under the authority of G. O. 103A, August 15, 1915. The Battalion sailed May 22, 1915 under the command of Lieutenant Colonel G. G. Chisholm with a strength of 36 officers and 1,096 other ranks. In England, the Battalion was absorbed into the