An amazing grouping that belonged to Sgt. I.R. Welsh of the 18^th Battalion CEF. A bulk of his personal items are displayed in a 36cm x 52cm glass display/shadow box. Of all of the items that are included, the most interesting is a brown leather/webbed belt with various insignia attached as a trophy belt. A black and white image of the belt, with handwritten details to the reverse of the photograph, details of an injury he sustained while wearing the belt on July 17, 1916 while at the battle of St. Eloi (as noted on the large "For King and Country" document). The picture shows the shrapnel at the bottom of the belt and a section a section of the belt has been shredded of the area of where the bullet entered. That section now has a what appears to be, a section of uniform behind it. Also noted is the "blood stain" being visible on the pocket of the belt. There is also a handwritten letter from Dr. Taylor who was the surgeon who removed said bullet. Other items include a War Service Badge, a Service At the Front Badge (both with badges and certificates that are dated September 13, 1919), dog tag with handwritten note, Sergeant Chevron, a watercolour card, hotel receipts, small notes and various postcards. Also included is a 42cm x 58cm period framed document that includes a 8cm x 12cm oval, black and white image of Sgt. Welsh. A list of Battles and Engagements are listed to the bottom. Of Note: Mr. Welsh enlisted in Picton, Ontario on July 2, 1915. He passed in 1958. Included is a link from the 18^th Battalion CEF with his particulars. An amazing grouping!!!

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