Canada, Cef. A Medal Group To Cpl. Charbonneau, C.a.m.c. Hold the reverse inscribed “SIGNUM LAUDIS”

the reverse inscribed “SIGNUM LAUDIS” (Latin - A sign of praise)

inflicting heavy punishment on the Japanese

1941 to November 1

he formally surrendered to the Allies

maker marked “Alois Rettenmaier

Canada, Cef. A Medal Group To Cpl. Charbonneau, C.a.m.c. Hold the reverse inscribed “SIGNUM LAUDIS”(03565 Pte H. CHARBONNEAU. CAN. A. M. C.); British War Medal (03565 CPL. H. CHARBONNEAU. C. A. M. C.); Victory Medal (03565 CPL. H. CHARBONNEAU. C. A. M. C.); and France: Medal of the Republican Society for the Encouragement of Devotion to Service (silver gilt, 30. 5 mm). Naming is officially impressed on the trio, with an attempt made to scratch out the existing rank of Private on the Star, the French medal is un named. Mounted to a suspension with