Austria, Republic. A 1976 Silver Olympic Medal of Merit, Cased Province of China A Second War Canadian Volunteer

A Second War Canadian Volunteer Service Medal with Box

The obverse also bears a black inscription of “Berechtigt zum Tragen einer Faustfeuerwaffe” (“Entitlted to carry a handgun”)

Spence that he married Sheila McDonald (nee Higgins) on September 13

It is believed that the Canadian Army Dental Corps was the first corps of its kind

Footnote: Sydney Alfred Manning enlisted in 2/13th Australian Field Company on May 6

Austria, Republic. A 1976 Silver Olympic Medal of Merit, Cased Province of China A Second War Canadian VolunteerIn silver, finely struck, measuring 35. 22 mm (d), on original silk ribbon and original case with embossed Austrian Coat of arms, presented to officials and assistants, extremely fine.