two of the three pins holding the face plate in place intact
on a wrist chain with functioning spring-loaded closure)
Although the majority of the wire binding sits tight against the grip
with original enforced loopholes still in tact
bearing raised cherry blossoms
Canada, Cef. A First War Pair, To Acting Corporal Michael Matias, Russian Volunteer United Republic of two of the three pinsBritish War Medal (657614 A. CPL. M. MATIAS. C. E.); and Victory Medal (657614 A. CPL. M. MATIAS. C. E.). Naming is officially impressed. Un mounted, bruising on the BWM, gilt wear on the VM, light contact, replacement ribbons, better than very fine. Accompanied by a Gold Locket named to John Mitias (sic) (in 14K Gold, marked "14K" and hallmarked with a key on the back cover, weighing 10. 4 grams inclusive of its ribbon and bar hanger with clip,