Canada, CEF. A First War Pair to Lieut. Shirres Heer. A Flak/Artillery Hauptmann’s Service Tunic affixed to a bronze backplate

affixed to a bronze backplate with a vertical pinback and period original ribbon

96 mm (w) x 59

gave recognition to the Order and permitted the wearing of its insignia on uniforms

Defence Medal (silver Canadian Issue)

A 1936 Victor Tracht Xanten badge

Canada, CEF. A First War Pair to Lieut. Shirres Heer. A Flak/Artillery Hauptmann’s Service Tunic affixed to a bronze backplateA British War Medal, in silver, rim impressed LIEUT. G. T. SHIRRES., suspension is missing the bar, dark patina and light contact, remains very fine. A privately made Victory Medal, in silver gilt, rim impressed LIEUT. G. T. SHIRES., gilt wear to edges. A unique silver gilt version, in very fine condition. Footnote: Gordon Thistle Shirres was born in Surrey, England in 1894. He was a student when he was considered fit for service in February 1916, and