Canada, Commonwealth. A General Service Medal For Fenian Raids To Pte. W.j Dodds, 36Th Battalion GTRexclude Each breast of the tunic

Each breast of the tunic has two stylized pockets closed by reinforced button holes meeting pebbled

measuring 33 mm (w) x 60 mm (h) inclusive of its crossed swords and crown suspension

overlaid by a central U-Boat on a hollow background

the reverse with an incription of “FÜR TREUE ARBEIT” (“FOR FAITHFUL LABOUR”)

Canada, Commonwealth. A General Service Medal For Fenian Raids To Pte. W.j Dodds, 36Th Battalion GTRexclude Each breast of the tunicA General Service Medal with FENIAN RAID 1866 Clasp, in silver, full size, rim impressed Pte. W. J. Dodds, Alton I. Co., worn on original ribbon with pin at top, dark patina, light wear, in very fine condition. Footnote: On June 1, 1866, the Fenians (an Irish American organization dedicated to freeing Ireland from British rule) invaded Canada. Private W. J Dodds served with the 36th Peel Battalion during this time. By 1882, Dodds was serving as a