Footnote: The Canada General Service Medal was instituted in January 1899 and was awarded to members of Imperial forces and Canadian Militia who fought against Fenian raiders who came north during the aftermath of the American Civil War
the loop bearing a zolotnik mark of “56” indicating 14 karat Gold construction
with an illegible black ink exterior stamp
They wanted to serve their country and I'm sure they were influenced by their uncle's military career
from September 22
Germany, Wehrmacht. A Wound Badge, Gold Grade, By The Vienna Mint Newly Listed Footnote: The Canada General Service(Verwundetenabzeichen in Gold). Constructed of gilded zink, the obverse consisting of an oval laurel leaf wreath, joined together at the bottom by ribbon, with a central Stahlhelm overlaid by a mobile swastika, on top of crossed swords on a pebbled field, the reverse with a vertical pinback, maker marked with Prsidialkanzlei code 30 for the Vienna Mint, measuring 36. 15 mm (w) x 43. 73 mm (h), weighing 26. 4 grams, most of the gilt finish has been