Maj. John E. Wright Medals, DSO

Major John Eardley Wilmot Wright D.S.O., Full Medals in Frame

A framed set of 7 full medals belonging to Major John Eardley Wilmot Wright D.S.O.

The set is court mounted and placed within a gold coloured frame, against a dark green background.

The frame is in the style of a shadow box and measures approx 305mmx 220mmx33mm.

The set consists of (from left to right):

  1. Distinguished Service Order (D.S.O.)
  2. 1939-1945 Star
  3. Italy Star
  4. France and Germany Star
  5. The Defence Medal
  6. The Canadian Volunteer Service Medal (C.V.S.M.) with bar
  7. The War Medal 1939-1945

To the back of the frame is attached at printed form entitled: Information regarding the Wearing of Decorations, Campaign Stars and Medals Generally, which provides instructions on the wearing and mounting of Second Word War medals, as suggested by the title. Written in blue ink in the lower right corner of the form is the inscription:

Major John Eardley Wilmot Wright

DSO

48th Highlanders of Canada

1912-1979

Also mounted on the back is a serrated bar (approx 45mm) for mounting the frame on the wall.

Classification
Medals
Era
1939 – 1945 (WW 2)
Location of artifact
Case 58 Book of Remembrance
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