the reverse with inscription “MEDAILLE FÜR DEUTSCHE VOLKSPFLEGE” (“MEDAL FOR GERMAN SOCIAL WELFARE”)
affixed to a field-grey wool patch
Footnote: Ernest Carden Freeth Gillespie was born on 20 May 1871
is referred to as a “pure German material” meaning it doesn’t need any components that have to be imported
Canada, Commonwealth. A Second War Newfoundland Volunteer Service Medal Group to E. Squires, RAF certificate_of_authenticity the reverse with inscription “MEDAILLEA Defense Medal, in silver, full size, light wear, very fine. A Newfoundland Service Medal, in bronze, full size, rim numbered 4266, original ribbon with horizontal brooch, light wear, dark patina, extremely fine. Contained in the original case of issue, a red leatherette exterior, with silk lid marked ROYAL MINT, and brushed felt base, measures 90 mm (w) x 110 mm (l) x 20 mm (d), minor wear, extremely fine. A War Medal, in silver, full size, light