A First War Pair To The 60Th Canadian Infantry Hold yellow threading on black shield

yellow threading on black shield

was decorated for his bravery with Roberts Horse at Sannahs Post and appointed to command the Canadian Scouts in 1901

held tightly in place by a silver restraining ring

Knight's Cross with Swords - In silver and enamels

A First War Pair To The 60Th Canadian Infantry Hold yellow threading on black shieldBritish War Medal (163520 PTE. J. A. KIRBY. 60 CAN. INF.); and Victory Medal (163520 PTE. J. A. KIRBY. 60 CAN. INF.). Naming is officially impressed. Un mounted, replacement ribbons, dark patina on the BWM, light contact on the VM, near extremely fine. Footnote: John Albert Kirby was born in London, England on April 29, 1873. He signed his Attestation Paper as a Private (163520) with the 84th Infantry Battalion, on August 4, 1915 in Toronto, Ontario,