United Kingdom. A Volunteer Rifles Shooting Challenge Medal, to Private M. Whitaker, No. 3 Company 1873-1874 consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac Nova Scotia in 1920

Nova Scotia in 1920

engraved "DUX F

captured by Braemer und Güll

in addition to his re-engaging for additional service on July 6

An Iron Cross 1939 Second Class “Eisernes Kreuz 1939 2

United Kingdom. A Volunteer Rifles Shooting Challenge Medal, to Private M. Whitaker, No. 3 Company 1873-1874 consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac Nova Scotia in 1920In silver, obverse illustrating a left facing rifleman kneeling and in a shooting position, inscribed "IN DEFENCE" below, engraved "CHALLENGE MEDAL No. 3. COMPY." above, reverse engraved "1873. Pvt. M. WHITAKER. 1874. Pvt. M. WHITAKER." in the centre, within an open ended wreath of laurel leaves, measuring 38 mm (w) x 62. 5 mm (h) inclusive of its ornate suspension, "V. R." clasp affixed to its original ribbon, tri claw hanger with pinback, edge