Canada, Commonwealth. A First War Medal Bar to Seaman John Allison, HMCS Rainbow Newly Listed from fine to extremely fine

from fine to extremely fine condition

Extremely rare award

interlinked with the Dannebrog inscribed 1875

remained on duty rendering first aid till his unit was relived

He was invalided "sick" to England and posted to the Canadian Machine Gun Depot at Crowborough on June 23rd and subsequently admitted to 3rd Western General Hospital in Cardiff

Canada, Commonwealth. A First War Medal Bar to Seaman John Allison, HMCS Rainbow Newly Listed from fine to extremely fineA medalbar consisting of three decorations, measures 100 mm (w across bar) x 86. 2 mm (h bar to medal base), reverse of the bar presents adhesive, comprising: A 1914 15 Star, bronze plated, full size, reverse privately engraved J. Allison, O. S. HMCS. RAINBOW., replacement ribbon, very fine. A British War Medal, silver, full size, rim impressed J. ALLISON. STO. I. I200. R. N. C. V. R., replacement ribbon, cleaned, minor wear, very fine. A Victory