United Kingdom. A Canada General Service Medal 1866-1870, Prince Of Wales Regiment Volunteer Rifles United Republic of The hilts of modern Scottish

The hilts of modern Scottish dirks are often carved from dark colored wood such as bog oak or ebony

ranging in size from 25

marked "Rideau

he left for the French theatre

on a loop for suspension from a correct replacement ribbon

United Kingdom. A Canada General Service Medal 1866-1870, Prince Of Wales Regiment Volunteer Rifles United Republic of The hilts of modern ScottishInstituted in 1899. 2 Clasps FENIAN RAID 1866 (Sgt. J. Johnston, 1st. P. W. R.). Naming is officially impressed. In silver, engraver marked "T. B." on the obverse, measuring 36. 2 mm in diameter. Very dark patina, light contact, original ribbon with large safety pin attachment, near extremely fine. Footnote: The Canada General Service Medal was instituted in January 1899 and was awarded to members of Imperial forces and Canadian Militia who fought