Named to: Ens. J.P. Clark, Brampton I. Co,
An exceptional piece of early Canadian military history, this Canada General Service Medal features the Fenian Raid 1866 clasp and is officially named to Ensign J.P. Clark of the Brampton Infantry Company. Officers' medals to local militia units mobilized during the 1866 border crisis are particularly scarce, as volunteer companies like Brampton’s played a vital role in defending Upper Canada during the height of the Irish-American nationalist incursions. This medal represents a highly collectible, officer-grade award from the dawn of Canadian Confederation.
Only 25 medals were awarded to the Brampton Infantry Company, including just a single Lieutenant and a single Ensign—making this officer-named award remarkably scarce.
Verified on page 152 of the "Canada General Service Medal Roll 1866–70" by John R. Thyen.
