Canada, CEF. A First War Medal Bar to Pte. Fowler, 102nd Battalion, Wounded at Vimy Ridge Republic of at the Office of the

at the Office of the Surgeon General

was described with a Black complexion upon enlistment in 1918

with a U-Boat set across the wreath on a hollow background

the reverse with a raised depiction of Russian and Prussian soldiers shaking hands in an encampment

also releasing Ritter from Allied captivity

Canada, CEF. A First War Medal Bar to Pte. Fowler, 102nd Battalion, Wounded at Vimy Ridge Republic of at the Office of theA Medal bar of two decorations, measures 63. 2 mm in width, with a horizontal pin on the reverse, comprising: A British War Medal, in silver, full size, rim officially impressed 761103 PTE. J. FOWLER. 102 CAN. INF., light wear, very fine condition. A Victory Medal, in bronze gilt, full size, rim officially impressed 761103 PTE. J. FOWLER. 102 CAN. INF., minor contact marks and gilt wear, near very fine condition. Footnote: John Fowler was born in