Canada, CEF. A First War Pair to Lieut. Shirres GTRexclude (Polizei Armband)

(Polizei Armband)

The blade sits securely within a nickel-plated alloy hilt which features a hooked quillon and hollow insertion slot set into the pommel

complete with its two original government condolence inserts

the obverse bearing a raised Algiz rune inset with a diamond

Canada, CEF. A First War Pair to Lieut. Shirres GTRexclude (Polizei Armband)A British War Medal, in silver, rim impressed LIEUT. G. T. SHIRRES., suspension is missing the bar, dark patina and light contact, remains very fine. A privately made Victory Medal, in silver gilt, rim impressed LIEUT. G. T. SHIRES., gilt wear to edges. A unique silver gilt version, in very fine condition. Footnote: Gordon Thistle Shirres was born in Surrey, England in 1894. He was a student when he was considered fit for service in February 1916, and