A First War Pair To The Royal Canadian Artillery Auction In six months

In six months

later becoming co-founder of the Baton Rouge State Times in 1916-1917

hallmarked and maker marked "IKOM" on the reverse

Although it is not clear from his paperwork

badges by this maker are very scarce

A First War Pair To The Royal Canadian Artillery Auction In six monthsBritish War and Victory Medals (1250065 GNR. C. WOOD. C. F. A.). Naming is officially impressed. Crisp detail, nice dark patina on BWM. Accompanied by two bakelite dog tags on string, stamped 1250065 GRC OOD P CDN. Very fine. Footnote: Clarence Wood was born in Udny, Aberdeenshire, Scotland on September 29, 1888. He signed his Attestation Paper at the 76th Depot, Battery C. F. A. in Winnipeg, Manitoba, on July 25, 1916 and listed his trade as