A Silver Canadian Governor General's Academic Medal 1883-1888 Auction Archive Brocade dress belt in fine

Brocade dress belt in fine aluminum wire with two rows of very dark blue embroidery on the upper

(impressed: W

The etching on the blade has 100% of the original frosted background

showing German panzers advancing toward Drvar in support of parachute and glider-borne assault on Tito's headquarters just near Drvar on 25 May 1944

the announcement appearing in the London Gazette 24285 of Tuesday

A Silver Canadian Governor General's Academic Medal 1883-1888 Auction Archive Brocade dress belt in fineSilver, engraver marked "J. S. & A. B. WYON" on both sides, obverse illustrating the right facing busts of the Governor General Marquess of Lansdowne and the Marchioness of Lansdowne, surrounded by the inscription "MARQUESS OF LANSDOWNE G. C. M. G. GOV: GEN: OF CANADA MARCHIONESS OF LANSDOWNE 1884", reverse illustrating the Governor General's coat of arms, surrounded by the inscription "PRESENTED BY HIS EXCELLENCY THE GOVERNOR GENERAL", 51. 3 mm,