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CANADA MILITARY 1945. A Collection of 14 Medals & Badges WWII including a D.F.C.

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CANADA MILITARY 1945. A Collection of 14 Medals & Badges WWII including a D.F.C.
CANADA MILITARY 1945. A Collection of 14 Medals & Badges WWII including a D.F.C.

Joseph Foch Laurier Reynald Poirier, 425 (RCAF) Squadron was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross on the 25th. of May 1945. His collection includes the DFC, 1939-45 Star, France-Germany Star, Defence Medal, 1939-45 War Medal and CVSM. All medals come in original boxes with ribbons. The DFC is in Extra Fine condition with some darkening of the ribbon, the rest are as issued. His main riband bar is in 2 parts and a supplemental bar has 3 awards. Included with the medals and bars are a RCAF hat badge, 4 lapel pins, a copy of the London Gazette for May 25, 1945, a letter describing his feats, and the original copy and envelope from the Canadian Pacific Telegraphs announcing the giving of the award.