Canada, Commonwealth. A Queen Elizabeth Ii's Silver Jubilee Medal 1952-1977, Woman's Issue Auction French hallmarks on the ring

French hallmarks on the ring

the Canadian veteran stated that he used them through the last year of the war in France

The honour is bestowed upon Roman Catholic men and women (and sometimes in rare cases to non-Catholics) in recognition of their personal service to the Holy See and to the Roman Catholic Church

towards the top of the badge is a white enameled shield featuring the red enameled cipher of Karl I

Canada, Commonwealth. A Queen Elizabeth Ii's Silver Jubilee Medal 1952-1977, Woman's Issue Auction French hallmarks on the ringIn silver, measuring 32 mm in diameter, bruised, contact marks, original bow tied ribbon with pinback, very fine. Footnote: This medal was awarded to Canadians who have made a significant contribution to their fellow citizens, their community or to Canada on the occasion of the 25th anniversary of Her Majesty's Accession to the Throne as Queen of Canada. The recipients were selected by a number of partner organizations in every field of Canadian Life.