Description
the waistband has two rayon-blended ribbons closed with metallic snap buttons bearing the maker mark “RYM”
circumscribed by an inscription of “VIRIBUS UNITIS” (“WITH UNTIED FORCES”)
2 mm x 62 mm
and a combat agent fact sheet
five with dual screwposts)
United Kingdom. A Canada General Service Medal 1866-1870, St. Catherines Garrison Artillery Auction the waistband has two rayon-blendedFENIAN RAID 1870 (Gr. W. H. Drysdale St Catherines G. A.). Bruised, contact marks, very fine. Footnote: Gunner William H. Drysdale is shown on the roll of the 31 man St. Catherines Garrison Artillery, as being on guard at the Welland Canal in May 1870 and is listed on page 248 of the "Canada General Service Medal Roll, 1866 70" by John Thyen, entitled to the Fenian Raid 1870 clasp.