patina from age on the silver frame and with some scattered loss of the black finish due to wear and oxidation
also stamped with date of issue “1866
Downing returned to Canada in 1946
each unmarked and measuring 35 mm (w) x 50 mm (l)
" The RCAF encouraged him to apply for a Pension
Thailand, Kingdom. A 2500Th Year Of Buddha Medal Newly Listed patina from age on theA Thai 2500th Year of Buddha Medal Silver gilt, tri cluster in the centre on the obverse, 32. 5 mm x 46. 2 mm inclusive of its lotus leaf suspension, original ribbon, very light contact, near extremely fine. Footnote: The medal was instituted on May 12, 1957, to mark the twenty fifth Buddhist Century, celebrated in Thailand from May 12th to the 18th, with a series of ceremonies and events.