Canada, Commonwealth. A General Service Medal For Fenian Raids To Pte. W.j Dodds, 36Th Battalion consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac some drawn by patriotism

some drawn by patriotism

Footnote: The NSV - National Sozialistische Volkswohlfahrt (National Socialist People’s Welfare Organization)

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insignia in bronze with red and blue enamels

Third Reich: Medal of the War Merit Cross (bronze gilt

Canada, Commonwealth. A General Service Medal For Fenian Raids To Pte. W.j Dodds, 36Th Battalion consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac some drawn by patriotismA General Service Medal with FENIAN RAID 1866 Clasp, in silver, full size, rim impressed Pte. W. J. Dodds, Alton I. Co., worn on original ribbon with pin at top, dark patina, light wear, in very fine condition. Footnote: On June 1, 1866, the Fenians (an Irish American organization dedicated to freeing Ireland from British rule) invaded Canada. Private W. J Dodds served with the 36th Peel Battalion during this time. By 1882, Dodds was serving as a