Newfoundland Volunteer War Service Medal Auction Archive only traces of gold coating

only traces of gold coating remains

the reddish-tan leather surface is in very good condition

The dagger has early nickel silver hilt and scabbard fittings

British War Medal (ART

in white metal

Newfoundland Volunteer War Service Medal Auction Archive only traces of gold coatingBronze, 37 mm, impressed on rim "3836", nice patina, extremely fine. In hardshelled case of issue, maker marked Royal Mint, with additional ribbon. RARE. Footnote: While the Second World War was being fought, Newfoundland was still a seperate British colony and did not enter Canadian Confederation until 1949. Consequently, Newfoundland servicemen did not qualify for the Canadian Volunteer Service Medal. This deficiency was not remedied until July