the reverse inscribed “TREUE FÜR VOLK UND VATERLAND” (“LOYALTY FOR THE FÜHRER AND PEOPLE”)
Landing on the Western Front in 1915
the obverse featuring the left facing profile of King Gustav surrounded by the inscription of his name and title in Swedish
the reverse with glue residue from previous collector’s mountain
with minor and sporadic surface scratching and chipping also visible
Canada, Commonwealth. An Efficiency Medal, to Drum Major Boquet, R. De Mais Auction Archive the reverse inscribed “TREUE FÜRIn silver, rim impressed DRUM MAJOR G. BOQUET, R. DE MAIS, with CANADA scroll, dark patina, light wear, very fine. Footnote: Awarded to Drum Major G. Boquet for long and efficient service in Le Rgiment de Maisonneuve, a francophone infantry regiment of the Canadian Militia based in Montreal, Quebec. The Efficiency Medal, with the Canada scroll, recognized 12 years of meritorious part time service, reflecting Boquets dedication to regimental duties,