Canada, CEF. A First War Pair to Sapper Charpentier, Canadian Railway Troops consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac signing his Attestation Paper on

signing his Attestation Paper on August 5

some incorporating silvered and/or gold-coloured bullion wire

(Porzellan)

The shoulders are topped by wool loops and pebbled zink buttons for the accommodation of straps which have been lost to time

Canada, CEF. A First War Pair to Sapper Charpentier, Canadian Railway Troops consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac signing his Attestation Paper onA British War Medal, in silver, rim impressed 778741 SPR. D. CHARPENTIER. C. R. T., minor wear, dark patina, very fine. A Victory Medal, in bronze gilt, rim impressed 778741 SPR. D. CHARPENTIER. C. R. T., small contact marks and areas of gilt wear, near very fine. Footnote: Donald Charpentier was born in York township, in November 1877. He had 3 years of experience with the 34th Regiment, and was actively serving with the 12th Regiment York Rangers