Canada, Commonwealth. A General Service Medal For Fenian Raids To Pte. W.j Dodds, 36Th Battalion consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac an Austro-Hungarian Military Merit Medal

an Austro-Hungarian Military Merit Medal

insignia in bronze with red and blue enamels

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and Medal (silver gilt and enamels

contact marks on the reverse of the buckle from active use

Canada, Commonwealth. A General Service Medal For Fenian Raids To Pte. W.j Dodds, 36Th Battalion consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac an Austro-Hungarian Military Merit MedalA 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