"A Sgt BESSETTE did attain his 5 EX level
at the age of 57 and is buried at Fort Snelling National Cemetery in Minneapolis
It exhibits fading in the maroon ink on the shoulder flashes
Queen's Own Rifles is credited with having seen action against Fenian forces at the Battle of Ridgeway (Ontario) on June 2
Resting above is a red cloth cross with equidistant arms
Two First War Period Wurttemberg Medals Auction Archive "A Sgt BESSETTE did attainTwo First War Period Wurttemberg Medals Military Merit Medal, Silver Grade, Type IV (1892 1918) (silver, engraver marked "K. SCHWENZER", 28. 5 mm); and Fire Service Medal, Bronze Grade, Type II (bronze, maker marked "W. MAYER & FR. WILHELM" on the reverse, 37. 2 mm, original ribbon, mounted to a six sided brass suspension with pinback). Light contact, near extremely fine.