Airforce wings

[Darrell Zinck]

Hi Dave

Originally posted by Dave Block
Yes, both medals are edge-stamped 'M2-102075 Pte.J.A.McIlroy A.S.C.' (Army Service Corps?) Could this mean he served in The British Army in WWI & emigrated to Canada post 1918?...

Yes, the number and unit are not Canadian. If you're after correct ribbons then you'll need 6 inches to swing-mount them or 8 inches to court-mount them. If that shop charges you more than 30-50 cents an inch, you're being hosed. Unfortunately you'll only be getting new reproduction of the original style ribbon but unless you're a purist, that'll do you fine. Original will be more $$ and much harder to locate. Let me know if I can help.


Bill

You are correct in that the MN and RCMP did have named medals. I often forget about non-Military forces and their entitlements but as I am Military myself.................

And I should have been more clear that during WW2 it was only the Service or Campaign medals to Military members that were un-named. All Gallantry and Orders were either named or dated.

regards
Darrell