Medal For Zeal Archive of 16 Squadron

of 16 Squadron

he was declared fit to return to service

April 1879-January 1880

then taken on strength of the 14th Infantry Battalion at the Canadian Base Depot on November 3rd

Medal For Zeal Archive of 16 SquadronMedal for Zeal Gold' grade of medal for Zeal, struck in gilded bronze. . Awarded to Officer's of combat units for exemplary service. Medal measures 32 mm, and is mounted on blue ribbon. First type of this medal, introduced in 1913 during The Balkan Wars. Design was subsequently changed in favor of larger medal with altered design (#S98). Unmarked, but very likely manufactured by French maker Bertrand. Good quality, and in very fine condition. Scarce.