Canada, CEF. A First War Lot to Pte. S Elford, 24th Battalion, Died of Wounds 1916 Auction magnetic steel blade which retains

magnetic steel blade which retains factory-original sharpening to both the tip and throat

with minor material fatigue evident to the silver aluminum wire

maker marked “Karl Pöllath

His assigned regimental number was "5736" but was issued "16" for the South African expedition

Canada, CEF. A First War Lot to Pte. S Elford, 24th Battalion, Died of Wounds 1916 Auction magnetic steel blade which retainsA British War Medal, in silver, full size, rim officially impressed 141418 PTE. S. ELFORD. 24 CAN. INF., bright, very fine. A Victory Medal, in bronze gilt, full size, rim officially impressed 141418 PTE. S. ELFORD. 24 CAN. INF., minor wear and scratches, very fine. A Memorial Cross, in silver, full size, reverse engraved 141418 PTE. S. ELFORD, marked STERLING on reverse, fitted with a horizontal pin on the reverse, loss of silver finish, accompanied