Canada, Commonwealth. A British War Medal To Spr. Simpson, Canadian Railway Troops GTRexclude the reverse centre presents a

the reverse centre presents a central medallion bearing the inscription OPES REGUM CORDA SUBDITORUM (THE POWER OF RULERS LIES IN THE HEARS OF THEIR SUBJECTS)

white metal insignia with a bronze ribbon banner

The following spring

weighing 293 grams

bark-rigged steamer

Canada, Commonwealth. A British War Medal To Spr. Simpson, Canadian Railway Troops GTRexclude the reverse centre presents aA British War Medal, in silver, full size, rim impressed 2497531 SPR. R. SIMPSON. C. R. T, worn on correct ribbon, very dark patina, very small edge knocks, in very fine condition. Footnote: Robert Simpson was born in Edinburgh, Scotland in November 1872. Prior to enlisting he was employed as a cement finisher and served for two years in the P. P. C. L. I. He enlisted with the Canadian Railway troops on May 26, 1917, with his medical examination