Solingen) and dated "1941" on the reverse ricasso
maker marked "HOBSON & SONS (LONDON)" on the reverse
Corporal Burkett was with the Royal Canadian Horse Artillery when he embarked North America for service in the Korean War on March 29
The arms are lined with a dark-grey rayon material with a high sheen and silky texture
the obverse bears the three-line inscription “VERDIENST UM DEN STAAT” (“MERIT FOR THE STATE”)
Canada, Commonwealth. A British Empire Medal to Chief Yeoman of Signals Ames Province of China Solingen) and dated "1941" onBritish Empire Medal. George V. (C. Y. S. FREDERICK H. AMES. X41093.) Naming is engraved in capitals; Canadian issued War Medal 1939 45, Defense Medal, and 1939 1945 Campaign Star; Also included are an H. M. C. S. STRADACONA ribbon tally, stradacona pin, and RCN Cap Insignia. Having previously been mounted, very fine overall. Footnote: AMES, Frederick Harold, Chief Yeoman of Signals (X 41093) British Empire Medal (BEM) RCN HMCS Stadacona (Base)
