Canada, CEF. A First War Medal Pair to Pte. Smith, Canadian Machine Gun Brigade Archive the reverse with a screw

the reverse with a screw back post and accompanying screwback plate

surrounded by a golden laurel wreath

the reverse with the Royal Monogram of “Wilhelm Rex”

the cap demonstrates numerous issues consistent with age and use

Canada, CEF. A First War Medal Pair to Pte. Smith, Canadian Machine Gun Brigade Archive the reverse with a screwA British War Medal, in silver, rim impressed 15648 PTE. J. J. SMITH. C. M. G. BDE., full size, dark patina, wear to ribbon, very fine. A Victory Medal, in bronze gilt, rim impressed 15648 PTE. J. J. SMITH. C. M. G. BDE., full size, light gilt wear, very fine. Footnote: John James Smith was born in Manchester, England in 1881. He was employed as a salesman when he enlisted on July 18, 1916 in Shornecliffe. He served with the Canadian Machine Gun