GV (sgt. W. HARDSTAFF. R.C.A.S.C.) Naming is impressed, worn, fine.
Foonote: William Hardstaff was born in Manchester, Lancashire, England in 1879 and was living at the Pavilion Barracks, Halifax Nova Scotia and working as a Horse Groom prior to enlisting in the Canadian Expeditionary Force in October 18th 1918. At the time of his enlistment, he stated that he had 12 Years in the Army Service Corps, 5 years & 321 days in the Canadian Permanent Army Service Corps.