Canada, CEF. A First War Pair to Sapper Charpentier, Canadian Railway Troops consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac enamel chips to wreath

enamel chips to wreath

age-appropriate fading and material fatigue evident

with single ray cluster slightly loose and enamel loss to obverse centre

some incorporating silvered and/or gold-coloured bullion wire

(Porzellan)

Canada, CEF. A First War Pair to Sapper Charpentier, Canadian Railway Troops consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac enamel chips to wreathA British War Medal, in silver, rim impressed 778741 SPR. D. CHARPENTIER. C. R. T., minor wear, dark patina, very fine. A Victory Medal, in bronze gilt, rim impressed 778741 SPR. D. CHARPENTIER. C. R. T., small contact marks and areas of gilt wear, near very fine. Footnote: Donald Charpentier was born in York township, in November 1877. He had 3 years of experience with the 34th Regiment, and was actively serving with the 12th Regiment York Rangers