and Cameron Highlanders of Ottawa (white metal
followed by a transfer on December 2nd for Basic Airborne Training at Fort Benning
followed by his transfer to the 3rd Canadian Labour Battalion on January 28th
Footnote: The Battalion was raised in the Montreal area of Quebec with mobilization headquarters at Montreal under the authority of G
the obverse centre bears the image of a right-flying plane over a hilly country-side town
Mexico, Empire. A Military Merit Medal, Troop Version, By Navalon G., C.1865 Auction Archive and Cameron Highlanders of Ottawa(Medalla al Mrito Militar). Instituted 1863. 1863 1865 issue. In bronze, with the obverse depicting detailed engraved bust of Maximiliano I, surrounded by the inscription MAXIMILIANO EMPERADOR (Emperor Maximilian), reverse engraved with the inscription AL MERITO MILITAR (To Military Merit) surrounded by detailed laurel wreath, marked makers mark Navalon G., measuring 32. 54 mm (w) x 36. 60 mm (h inclusive of the integral ring), with minor toned