Canada, CEF. A First War Pair to Lieut. Shirres GTRexclude It is awarded for loyal

It is awarded for loyal

The blade sits securely within a nickel-plated alloy hilt which features a hooked quillon and hollow insertion slot set into the pommel

In those actions the Canadians reconquered vital high-ground positions that denied the Germans a commanding view of the town of Ypres itself

with a light blue woolen middle section

Canada, CEF. A First War Pair to Lieut. Shirres GTRexclude It is awarded for loyalA 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