Canada. A First War Pair, To Private William Henry Harding, Kootenay Battalion, 54th Infantry Battalion United Republic of The recipient is August Ortner

The recipient is August Ortner

Measuring 77x112mm

Sapper Howsam embarked for France on August 18

Wehrmacht Long Service Award 4th class (4 years)

100mm (3 ¾ inches) in total length

Canada. A First War Pair, To Private William Henry Harding, Kootenay Battalion, 54th Infantry Battalion United Republic of The recipient is August OrtnerBritish War Medal (3110668 PTE. W. H. HARDING. 54 CAN. INF.); and Victory Medal (3110668 PTE. W. H. HARDING. 54 CAN. INF.). Naming is officially impressed. Mounted to a suspension with swing bar pinback, as worn by the veteran, dark patina on the BWM, gilt wear on the VM, contact marks on both, original ribbons, very fine. Footnote: William Henry Harding was born on September 14, 1888 in Toronto, Ontario. He was a resident of Toronto when he was