Canada, CEF. A Medal Pair to the 8th Canadian Infantry Battalion; The Black Devils

British War Medal (892144 PTE. J. WILSON. 8-CAN.INF.); and Victory Medal (892144 PTE. J. WILSON. 8-CAN.INF.). Naming is officially impressed. Un-mounted, original ribbon and very dark patina on the BWM, spotting and gilt wear on the VM, contact marks, near very fine. Footnote: Joseph Wilson was born on June 24, 1890 in Maryport, Cumbria, England. He signed his Attestation Paper as a Private (892144) with the 190th Infantry Battalion "Winnipeg Rifles", on March 31, 1916, in Winnipeg, Manitoba, at the age of 25, naming his next-of-kin as his father, John Wilson of Winnipeg, stating that he had no previous military service, that he was not married and that his trade was that of Canadian Pacific Railway News Agent. Wilson was later transferred to the 8th Infantry Battalion "The Black Devils / 90th Winnipeg Rifles" and survived the war.