Canada, Dominion. A Canada General Service Medal with Fenian Raid 1866 Clasp to Pte. Ballard, 3rd Battalion consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac New Brunswick on February 5

New Brunswick on February 5

with gilded bronze swords crossing through the centre

the leather demonstrating fatigue consistent with age and wear

It features a 265 mm-long polished magnetic steel blade with a sharpened tip and edges

as well as information about the exhibit

Canada, Dominion. A Canada General Service Medal with Fenian Raid 1866 Clasp to Pte. Ballard, 3rd Battalion consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac New Brunswick on February 5In silver, rim officially impressed in the Canadian regiment style Private B. G Ballard, 3rd. Bn worn on original ribbon with FENIAN RAID 1866 clasp, light contact marks and wear throughout, remains very fine. Footnote: Pte. Benjamin G. Ballard is on the Nominal Rolls and Paylist for the Volunteer Militia, serving with the 3rd Battalion, Victoria Rifles in 1866. He served from April 1st to 28th, at Cornwall. The 3rd Battalion, Victoria Volunteer