maker marked with “Ges
He married to a Finn
The chinstrap rests upon a protruding vulcanfibre visor which is finished in a glossed black on the obverse and in brown on the reverse
another badge with red and black enamels
topped by a German state crown and flanked by oak leaves
Canada, CEF. A First War Pair to Sjt. Paul, 78th Infantry Heer. A Flak/Artillery Hauptmann’s Service Tunic maker marked with “GesA British War Medal, in silver, rim impressed 217082 SJT J. F. PAUL 78 CAN. INF., light wear, nice patina, very fine condition. A Victory Medal, in bronze gilt, rim impressed 217082 SJT J. F. PAUL 78 CAN. INF., scattered gilt wear, very fine. Accompanied by photocopies of Sjt. Pauls attestation papers. Footnote: John Ferguson Paul was born May 7th, 1878 in Falkirk, Scotland. He was a merchant with three years experience with the 100th Winnipeg