Canada, CEF. A British War Medal to A/Sjt. Wyse, 142nd Infantry Auction Archive the obverse with pebbled arms

the obverse with pebbled arms joined together through the quadrants by Luftwaffe eagles clutching mobile swastika

Chamberlain announced the declaration of war on Germany two days later and led Great Britain through the first eight months of the war until his resignation as Prime Minister on May 10

reverse with central raised map of Poland on top of a shield

The order was retained after the restoration of the monarchy in 1935 and continues to be awarded by the current Third Republic

3 mm (w) x 75 mm (h) inclusive of its integral ring

Canada, CEF. A British War Medal to A/Sjt. Wyse, 142nd Infantry Auction Archive the obverse with pebbled armsIn silver, full size, rim impressed 823098 A. SJT. C. WYSE. 142 CAN. INF., ribbon adhered to board for presentation, dark patina, light contact, extremely fine. Footnote: Charles Wyse was born in Beaton, England in March 1895. He was living in London, Ontario and working as a traveller with 2 years experience with the 7th Regiment, when he enlisted on December 6, 1915. After training in Canada, the unit sailed for England in the summer of 1916. Like