Mounted Medals

Sgt. Joseph Michael Keylor

85th Battalion (Nova Scotia Highlanders)

In the above photo are the mounted medals of Sgt. Joseph Michael Keylor. On the far left is his Military Medal. In the centre is the British War Medal. On the far right is the Victory Medal.

The Military Medal was awarded to Warrent Officers, NCO's and men for individual or associated acts of bravery and devotion under fire on the recommendation of a Commander-in-Chief in the field. The Militray Medal above is inscribed on the rim with "222783 CPL J.M. KEYLOR.  85/CAN. INF."

The British War Medal was awarded to all ranks of the Overseas Military Forces of Canada who went overseas from Canada between August 5, 1914 and November 11, 1918 or who served in a theatre of war. The British War Medal above is inscribed on the rim with "222783 SJT. J.M. KEYLOR.  85-CAN. INF."

The Victory Medal was awarded to all ranks of the fighting forces, civilians under contract, and others employed with military hospitals, who served in a theatre of war between August 5, 1914 and midnight of November 11/12, 1918. The Victory Medal above is inscribed on the rim with "222783 SJT. J.M. KEYLOR.  85-CAN. INF."

Ref. Number:  0-3 (56-1.1)
Image Information:  Scan of of original artifact
Source:  Private Collection

Cover For Medal Issue Box

Britsh War Medal and Victory Medal

Sgt. Joseph Michael Keylor

85th Battalion (Nova Scotia Highlanders)

In the above photo is the cardboard cover for the box that contained the British War Medal and the Victory Medal when it was issued. Printed on the cover is Joseph Keylor's service number, rank, name and unit. 

Ref. Number:  0-3 (56-2.1)
Image Information:  Scan of of original artifact
Source:  Private Collection