Canada, CEF. A First War Pair to Lieutenant Corporal Lawson, WIA at the Somme, 1916 Auction September 15th 1920

September 15th 1920

surrounded by clusters of oak leaves and flanked by a Heer-style German national eagle clutching a mobile swastika

which was soon followed by the "Satire" by Persio and the "Iliade" (Iliad) by Homer

5 mm (w) x 56 mm (h) inclusive of its integral ring

the Order is considered direct heir of the Templars in Portugal

Canada, CEF. A First War Pair to Lieutenant Corporal Lawson, WIA at the Somme, 1916 Auction September 15th 1920A British War Medal, in silver, rim impressed 177336 L. CPL. A. B. LAWSON. 87 CAN. INF., lovely patina, light wear, better than very fine. A Victory Medal, in bronze gilt, rim impressed 177336 L. CPL. A. B. LAWSON. 87 CAN. INF., light wear, extremely fine. Footnote: Arthur Byron Lawson was born in Chesterville, Ontario in August 1893. He was a law student prior to enlisting with the 87th battalion (Canadian Grenadier Guards) in October 1915. His unit