A Second War Royal Canadian Navy Ensign certificate_of_authenticity having served in the South

having served in the South African campaign

was the highest claiming ace of the war with eighty victories

The picture measures 105x148mm

and reads as follows: "For gallantry and devotion to duty in the construction of a pontoon and trestle bridge over the Canal du Nord and Agache river at Sains Marquion during the battle on 28th September

A Second War Royal Canadian Navy Ensign certificate_of_authenticity having served in the SouthMulti piece construction, in red, white and navy blue cotton mesh, central red cross centering three panels in white, the fourth panel at the upper left with multiple pieces in red, white and navy blue forming the Union Jack, initials "KB" in black ink on two white areas of the Union Jack, one on the obverse and one on the reverse, white canvas hoist sleeve stamped in red ink "BOATSWAIN" and "3" with the initials "KB" in black ink nearby, hoist sleeve