Canada, Commonwealth. A British War Medal To Spr. Simpson, Canadian Railway Troops Hold (Osterreich Ehrenkreuz)

(Osterreich Ehrenkreuz)

The book tells

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

One of his brothers

all constructed of bronze with enamels and silver finishing where applicable

Canada, Commonwealth. A British War Medal To Spr. Simpson, Canadian Railway Troops Hold (Osterreich Ehrenkreuz)A 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