Canada, Dominion. A Canada General Service Medal with Fenian Raid 1866 Clasp to Pte. Ballard, 3rd Battalion Hold " He sustained a scalp

" He sustained a scalp wound and shock but remained at duty

maker marked (RZM M1/101) with section having been filed for unknown purpose

dual cornucopia hallmarked and marked "1" on the obverse

It was given to the troops serving in the Boer War as a Christmas/New Years' gift from Queen Victoria

Canada, Dominion. A Canada General Service Medal with Fenian Raid 1866 Clasp to Pte. Ballard, 3rd Battalion Hold " He sustained a scalpIn silver, rim officially impressed in the Canadian regiment style Private B. G Ballard, 3rd. Bn worn on original ribbon with FENIAN RAID 1866 clasp, light contact marks and wear throughout, remains very fine. Footnote: Pte. Benjamin G. Ballard is on the Nominal Rolls and Paylist for the Volunteer Militia, serving with the 3rd Battalion, Victoria Rifles in 1866. He served from April 1st to 28th, at Cornwall. The 3rd Battalion, Victoria Volunteer