Canada, Commonwealth. A Silver War Token, to Capt W.J. Home, Hong Kong POW United Republic of reverse on the second version

reverse on the second version is hallmarked with the British lion

An Italian Order of Merit

During the Anglo-French Blockade of the River Plate

"Guns of the Old West" describes and illustrates these weapons: shoulder arms

Canada, Commonwealth. A Silver War Token, to Capt W.J. Home, Hong Kong POW United Republic of reverse on the second versionIn sterling silver, a small token, obverse featuring the crowned monogram VRI, reverse showing one standing and one kneeling figure, the rim has been engraved CAPT. W. J. HOME. 3RD. BASE., silver sterling hallmarks denoting Birmingham manufacture, dated 1945 with maker's mark of G&SC Ltd, measures 24. 7 mm in diameter, weighs 10. 8 grams, heavy wear and notable contact marks, in near very fine condition. Footnote: William James Home was born in 1897