Canada, CEF. A First War Pair to Russian Soldier, Pte. Bratkov, 43rd Battalion Heer. A Flak/Artillery Hauptmann’s Service Tunic delivering a swift hit of

delivering a swift hit of nicotine and a lasting flavoured scent

the scroll framed by a u-shaped branch of laurel leaves

An early QOR tunic and possibly a unique remaining example

both black grade

Canada, CEF. A First War Pair to Russian Soldier, Pte. Bratkov, 43rd Battalion Heer. A Flak/Artillery Hauptmann’s Service Tunic delivering a swift hit ofA British War Medal, in silver, rim impressed 454805 PTE. E. BRATKOV 43rd BN. CAN. INF., dark patina, light wear, better than very fine. A Victory Medal, in bronze gilt, rim impressed 454805 PTE. E. BRATKOV 43rd BN. CAN. INF., light wear, extremely fine. Footnote: Efimi Bratkov was born in Russia in March 1895. He enlisted with the 59th Battalion in Kingston on July 13, 1915. He was later transferred to the 43rd Battalion upon landing in France in