the Royal Navy decided to abandon it
the last letter of his surname having been erased and replaced with an engraved "N"
measuring 105 mm x 132 mm
the exterior bearing a central anchor overlaid by a lifebuoy bearing an inscription of “DEUTSCHER FLOTTENVEREIN” (“GERMAN NAVAL LEAGUE”)
to recognize participation in the campaigns led by emperor Napoleon I and was awarded to all French and foreign soldiers
Canada. A Medal Pair to Sapper John France, Canadian Engineers Newly Listed the Royal Navy decided toBritish War Medal (505327 SPR. J. FRANCE. C. E.); and Victory Medal (505327 SPR. J. FRANCE. C. E.). Naming is officially impressed. Un mounted, dark patina on the BWM, gilt wear on the VM, both with edge nicks and contact marks, original ribbons, better than fine. Footnote: John France was born on December 9, 1893 in Bolton, Lancashire, England. He was a resident of Montreal, Quebec, when he signed his Attestation Paper as a Sapper (505327) at the