WW1 Canadian CEF Medal Group Pair PTE H.W. Rawding 27th Battalion

This item is a World War I Canadian Expeditionary Force (CEF) medal group consisting of two medals awarded to Private H.W. Rawding of the 27th Battalion. The group includes the British War Medal and the Victory Medal, both awarded to Canadian service personnel for their participation in the conflict. The medals are officially impressed with the recipient’s service details, reading “877543 PTE. H.W. Rawding, 27-Can. Inf.” The 27th Battalion was part of the 6th Infantry Brigade, 2nd Canadian Division, and served on the Western Front from 1915 to 1919. Canadian Expeditionary Force medal groups such as this represent a significant aspect of Canadian military history, reflecting the contributions and experiences of individuals in the Great War. The condition of the medals, ribbons, and naming details is typical for original sets of this period. This set provides historical insight into the Canadian involvement in World War I through the service of Private Rawding.