Canada, Cef. A First War Trio To The 49Th Battalion Auction Condolence Letter

Condolence Letter

from January 10 to 17

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

white metal base with a bronze gilt cross

Canada, Cef. A First War Trio To The 49Th Battalion Auction Condolence LetterA 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,