Canada, CEF. A First War Pair to Gunner J.G. Coats, CFA Archive Instituted 1865

Instituted 1865

plus a black shoelace replacing the original drawstring that has been lost to time

Susannah Connaughton of Toronto received his Trio of Medals

date marked "H" (1943) and engraved "1944" on the reverse

Canada, CEF. A First War Pair to Gunner J.G. Coats, CFA Archive Instituted 1865A British War Medal, in silver, full size, rim impressed 338929 GNR. J. G. COATS. C. F. A., minor wear, dark patina, light wear, near extremely fine. A Victory Medal, bronze gilt, full size, rim impressed 338929 GNR. J. G. COATS. C. F. A., light wear, very fine. Footnote: James Gemmille Coats was born in Glasgow Scotland in May 1886. He was residing in Vancouver B. C., and working as a farmer when he enlisted on May 20, 1916. He arrived in England in