Watch List notes:

1885 North West Canada medal. Silver, 36 mm. MY-134, BBM-90. Edge mount with straight bar swivel suspension. Extremely Fine.
1879. Gnr. J. Watterson. M.G.A. engraved on the edge. Golden gray with bluish toning and a somewhat granular appearance. Some minor marks, group of old scratches above 1885.

Watterson was a gunner with the Montreal Brigade Garrison Artillery. His unit was among those who took part in the suppression of Louis Riel's 1885 revolt against continued Anglo incursions into native lands in western Canada. About 6,000 of these medals were issued, all to Canadian soldiers but for a handful of British officers. The primary action against the Riel uprising took place in April and May 1885; Riel was captured on May 15, then hanged for treason.

Offered with a modern ribbon.

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From the Gem Collection.

Earlier from our (Stack's / Coin Galleries') sale of December 1993, lot 1657.

Estimate: $600 - $1200