Canada, CEF. A First War Pair to Russian Soldier, Pte. Bratkov, 43rd Battalion GTRexclude On June 18 1812

On June 18 1812

This is an extremely well-preserved Germaansche SS in Vlaanderen (Germanic SS in Flanders) cuff title constructed of a black rayon band with machine embroidered silver trimming

exhibiting greening on the four bronze medals

Constructed of oval bronzed zink

the obverse maker marked “LOOS”

Canada, CEF. A First War Pair to Russian Soldier, Pte. Bratkov, 43rd Battalion GTRexclude On June 18 1812A British War Medal, in silver, rim impressed 454805 PTE. E. BRATKOV 43rd BN. CAN. INF., dark patina, light wear, better than very fine. A Victory Medal, in bronze gilt, rim impressed 454805 PTE. E. BRATKOV 43rd BN. CAN. INF., light wear, extremely fine. Footnote: Efimi Bratkov was born in Russia in March 1895. He enlisted with the 59th Battalion in Kingston on July 13, 1915. He was later transferred to the 43rd Battalion upon landing in France in