United Kingdom. A Canada General Service Medal, St. Placide Infantry Company Auction Archive 1911 and re-designated the 30th

1911 and re-designated the 30th Regiment

invented in 1848 by Christian Sharps

Kompagnie (3rd Company)

each constructed of bronze with gilt and silver finishing

the reverse presents a mirror back with single screw post

United Kingdom. A Canada General Service Medal, St. Placide Infantry Company Auction Archive 1911 and re-designated the 30thFENIAN RAID 1870 (Pte. J. Franche, S Placide I Co.). Naming is officially impressed. Edge nicks, light contact, replacement ribbon, very fine. Footnote: Private Joseph Franche is shown on the roll of the 18 man St. Placide Infantry Company, and is listed on page 255 of the "Canada General Service Medal Roll, 1866 70" by John Thyen, entitled to the Fenian Raid 1870 clasp. He is documented on the roll as having been posted to Montreal, Quebec, from