Germany, Imperial. A 1917 Medal Commemorating The Capture Of Riga GTRexclude "Mounted Rifles Overseas"

"Mounted Rifles Overseas"

CALLAGHAN HMs 13th Light Infantry)

Upon receiving his commission

1920 and was granted the rank of Lieutenant-Colonel

disembarking in Halifax on August 5th and was never to see service in the Pacific theatre

Germany, Imperial. A 1917 Medal Commemorating The Capture Of Riga GTRexclude "Mounted Rifles Overseas"(Erinnerungsmedaille an die Befreiung von Riga). Constructed of bronzed metal (magnetic); the obverse is inscribed Am 3. September 1917 war Riga frei with an outline of the city of Riga while reverse bears crossed keys surrounded by an oak wreath; unmarked measuring 45 mm in diameter; in overall near very fine condition.