Historical information

1. Crimea Medal - For Crimean War in 1854-55 issued to both Officers and men who served.
2. French National Defence Metal - Rewards Military personnel for exceptional Honorable Service, Outstanding Operational feats or significant contributions to Francz Defence.
3. Canadian Forces Decoration - Award for 12 years service in Military with good conduct during final 8 years.

Physical description

Three medals with ribbons, unmounted.
1. Crimea Medal 1854-55 with ribbon and Sebastopol bar.
2. French National Defence Medal with ribbon and two bars - gold with pins.
3. Canadian Forces Medal.

Inscriptions & markings

1. Bar inscribed 'Sebastopol' - No names.
2. Bar 1 inscribed "Operations Exterieurs" (Operations Outside France & bar 2 "Arme Blindee" for (Armour Corps).
3. Inscribed "Service" - names "W.J.T. Bowditch".