WW1 Canadian Valcartier Camp Bronze Watch Fob Bronzed Spelter Medallion

Circa 23mm in diameter, a fairly crude medallion with comes with a perished leather strap and buckle (the latter not photographed) but will be included for the sake of poosterity. Obverse shows musketeers in slouch hats the reverse a canadian maple leave with the names of the allies and the date 1914. Some wear to the finish of the reverse otherwise in good condition.

Valcartier, Quebec was the primary training base for the First Canadian Contingent in 1914.

On 10 August 1914, the government established the strength of the First Canadian Contingent for overseas service at 25,000, the figure requested by London. They all traveled to a single, hastily prepared camp at Valcartier for equipment, training, and preparation for war. Eventually, the camp held over 35,000 troops.

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Code: 64366