Canada, Commonwealth. A British War Medal To Spr. Simpson, Canadian Railway Troops Hold whether there was a shortage

whether there was a shortage of horses in England and the state of British manpower

8th Gurkha Rifles

Significant issues consistent with age and wear are evident

and is maker marked underneath a celluloid maker’s diamond with the details of Robert Lubstein of Berlin

(Osterreich Ehrenkreuz)

Canada, Commonwealth. A British War Medal To Spr. Simpson, Canadian Railway Troops Hold whether there was a shortageA British War Medal, in silver, full size, rim impressed 2497531 SPR. R. SIMPSON. C. R. T, worn on correct ribbon, very dark patina, very small edge knocks, in very fine condition. Footnote: Robert Simpson was born in Edinburgh, Scotland in November 1872. Prior to enlisting he was employed as a cement finisher and served for two years in the P. P. C. L. I. He enlisted with the Canadian Railway troops on May 26, 1917, with his medical examination