Canada, CEF. A First War Pair to Lieut. Shirres Province of China Helmet Plate

Helmet Plate

the large central medallion features the central 7

a tropical EM/NCO’s breast eagle

reverse shows a screwback wit hplate

Canada, CEF. A First War Pair to Lieut. Shirres Province of China Helmet PlateA British War Medal, in silver, rim impressed LIEUT. G. T. SHIRRES., suspension is missing the bar, dark patina and light contact, remains very fine. A privately made Victory Medal, in silver gilt, rim impressed LIEUT. G. T. SHIRES., gilt wear to edges. A unique silver gilt version, in very fine condition. Footnote: Gordon Thistle Shirres was born in Surrey, England in 1894. He was a student when he was considered fit for service in February 1916, and