Description
he only had 5 days completed of the requisite 15 to earn the clasp in bronze
inducted as a Member of the Order of Canada in 2000 and inducted into Canada's Aviation Hall of Fame in 2001
with metal backing
With the commencement of the First World War
He died on April 29
A British First War "Arras" Commemorative Matchbox Cover 1914-1919 Archive he only had 5 daysThick brass, engraved with a two flowered plant and dated "1914" and "1919" on the front panel, "ARRAS" on the spine and a two flowered plant and "HAPPY RETURN" on the back panel, with ornate designs throughout, 39. 3 mm x 57. 2 mm x 22. 7 mm, spotting evident on the front panel, near extremely fine.