obverse illustrating a rifle overlaying an open book
on a black rayon core
initiative and devotion to duty
constructed of forest green wool
so that those who are at present still capable and strong of body and do each day the deeds pertaining to chivalry shall have cause to continue from good to better
Canada. A General Service Medal 1866-1870, Montreal Brigade, Battle Of Trout River Auction Archive obverse illustrating a rifle overlayingFENIAN RAID 1870 (Gr. J. Yabsley, Montreal G. A.). Naming is officially impressed. Very light contact, original ribbon, near extremely fine. Footnote: John Yabsley was born on May 13, 1851 in St. John's Newfoundland. His mother, Sarah Anne Mitchell, passed away in 1861 when Yabsley was not quite 10 years old. He is acknowledged as having had two siblings: a sister, Mary Anne Yabsley and a brother, William Henry Yabsley, but of whom died as children.