United Kingdom. A Volunteer Officers' Decoration, By Garrard, 1897 Buy Now stamped by the Navy

stamped by the Navy

Separate bars were awarded to recognize particular types of service in four degrees: 1

9th Voltigeurs de Quebec

It was with this latter unit that Sergeant Roache was awarded the Military Medal for bravery in the field

maker marked GARRARD & CO

United Kingdom. A Volunteer Officers' Decoration, By Garrard, 1897 Buy Now stamped by the NavyInstituted in 1892. Victoria VR. In silver gilt, maker marked "SG" (Sebastian Garrard), hallmarked with the British lion, marked with a leopard's head (made in London) and date marked "b" (1897) on the reverse, measuring 35. 8 mm (w) x 44 mm (h), original ribbon suspended from a hanger bearing oak leaves and acorns with pinback, extremely fine. Footnote: The Volunteer Officers' Decoration, post nominal letters VD and colloquially known as the