WW1 Canadian CEF Medal Group Pair 472767 I.S. Johnson 52nd Battalion

The WW1 Canadian CEF Medal Group Pair 472767 I.S. Johnson 52nd Battalion comprises two original campaign medals awarded to Private Isaac S. Johnson, who served with the 52nd Battalion of the Canadian Expeditionary Force during the First World War. The set typically includes the British War Medal and the Victory Medal, both officially impressed on the rim with the soldier’s service number, rank, initials, surname, and unit: 472767 Pte. I.S. Johnson 52-Can. Inf. The 52nd Battalion, part of the 4th Canadian Division, saw action on the Western Front in major battles such as the Somme and Vimy Ridge. Medal groups like this provide tangible links to the history of individual Canadian soldiers in World War I. The medals are in original condition, retaining the patina and wear consistent with their age and history of service. Accompanied by basic research, they offer verifiable provenance as issued to an identified individual.