Canada, Dominion. A Mixed Lot of Boer War Paper Items and Insignia visually-hidden above a mark of “M43”

above a mark of “M43” indicating distribution from Munich in 1943

they were in turn captured by an enemy column

unmarked cross

the reverse of which is inset with a functional push-button release connecting to a clip which emanates from the ricasso to release the dagger’s scabbard lock

before being transferred to the 8th Infantry Battalion and reverting to the permanent grade of Private on April 16th

Canada, Dominion. A Mixed Lot of Boer War Paper Items and Insignia visually-hidden above a mark of “M43”1. A veterans armband, constructed of black wool, the obverse bearing a white painted inscription of SOUTH AFRICAN WAR VETERANS within a rectangular frame of identical construction, retaining four drawstrings, unmarked, measuring 14. 5 cm (w) x 9. 5 cm (h) when folded on a flat surface, in extremely fine condition. 2. An Imperial Club armband, constructed of green wool felt with gilt paint, the interior stamped with a partially legible Toronto makers