fitted for casualty evacuation and could carry eighteen stretcher cases and a medical crew of three
all set on a 125 mm-long bronze chain with dual attachment pins
accommodating a dagger hanger which has since been lost
the reverse with an analogous medallion depicting a gilded and enameled Saxon coat of arms surrounded by a blue enameled ring with gilt inscription of “VIRTUTI IN BELLO” (“BRAVERY IN WAR”)
a button depicting a double-headed eagle
Canada, Commonwealth. A Korea Medal, To A.e. Garant Auction Archive fitted for casualty evacuation and(A 800234 A. E. GARANT). Naming has been erased and re engraved. In silver, measuring 36. 5 mm in diameter, contact marks, edge nicks, bruised, replacement ribbon, better than fine. Footnote: The Canadian Korea Medal was instituted in 1951 for service from July 2, 1950 to July 27, 1953. It was awarded to Canadian military personnel for one day on the strength of an army unit in Korea, or 28 days afloat, or one sortie over Korea by a member of the RCAF.