Canada, CEF. A First War Pair to A.C.Q.M Sergt. W. Michael, 8th Infantry Battalion Archive It was awarded to both

It was awarded to both military personnel and civilians for outstanding achievement or patriotism

The blade presents plain with the exception of an etched maker’s mark near the reverse ricasso of “ALCOSO

marked "ISRAEL STATE MEDAL" on the lid

circumscribed by “För Mod I Faror Och Medborgariver” (For Courage in Danger and Civic Zeal)

Distinction and Diploma

Canada, CEF. A First War Pair to A.C.Q.M Sergt. W. Michael, 8th Infantry Battalion Archive It was awarded to bothA British War Medal, in silver, full size, rim impressed 830305 A. C. D. M. SJT. W. G. MICHAEL. 8 CAN. INF., lovely patina, extremely fine. A Victory Medal, bronze gilt, full size, rim impressed 830305 A. C. D. M. SJT. W. G. MICHAEL. 8 CAN. INF., areas of discolouration on the obverse and reverse, very fine. Footnote: William Gordon Michael was born in Hamilton, Ontario in April 1884. At the time of his enlistment he was residing in Winnipeg with his