Canada, CEF. A Sterling Silver Cigarette Case to Lieut. J.R.Palmer, 23rd Alberta Rangers Buy Now circumscribed with the words “The

circumscribed with the words “The Italy Star” in capital letters

8 mm (w) x 62 mm (h)

beneath of the inscription ALTIORA PETO (I Seek Higher Things) also in silver gilt

This includes the soldiers of the 45th Colored Infantry who were assigned to West Virginia by the United States government

It was awarded to lower ranks for bravery in the face of the enemy

Canada, CEF. A Sterling Silver Cigarette Case to Lieut. J.R.Palmer, 23rd Alberta Rangers Buy Now circumscribed with the words “TheA sterling silver case, First Mounted Rifles Manitoba Saskatchewan badge mounted on obverse with etched detailing, "J. R. Palmer" engraved at top, hallmarked interior for Birmingham 1916, push button catch, convex, measuring 11 cm (w) x 8 cm (h), 124. 2 grams, worn and remains very fine. Footnote: John Richard Palmer, who had previous military experience with the 23rd Alberta Rangers, joined the CEF on May 17th 1916 after working in Lethbridge Alberta