Canada, CEF. A First War Pair to Pte. J.J. Robson, 1st Infantry, MIA in 1917 Newly Listed 1916 during the Battle of

1916 during the Battle of Somme

then posted to Chorley Park Military Hospital RCAMC in Toronto

topped by the blue sceptre mark as used by the firm from 1870 until 1845

First the bolo was only issued to the Hospital Corps in the fields where the long machete-type weapon was mainly used in jungle-type surroundings to clear brush and for any task requiring a "chopper"

The blade is firmly set into a feinkzink crossguard

Canada, CEF. A First War Pair to Pte. J.J. Robson, 1st Infantry, MIA in 1917 Newly Listed 1916 during the Battle ofA British War Medal, in silver, full size, rim impressed 739724 PTE. J. J. ROBSON. 1 CAN. INF, original ribbon, lovely patina, extremely fine. A Victory Medal, bronze gilt, full size, rim impressed 739724 PTE. J. J. ROBSON. 1 CAN. INF, original ribbon, light gilt wear, remains near extremely fine. A 114th Infantry Battalion Brocks Rangers Cap Badge, in browning copper, intact lugs on reverse, measures 46. 3 mm (w) x 46. 4 mm (h), light toning,