RARE 41" 1 PPCLI Personalized Bosnian Peace Pipe 1995 - Eric Bailey

Bosnian War (1992–1995) and Canada

The Unit: 1st Battalion, Princess Patricia’s Canadian Light Infantry (1 PPCLI).

Bosnia 1995

“presentation grade"

Historical Timing: Being dated 1995 links it directly to the end of the Bosnian War and the pivotal transition from UN to NATO peacekeeping missions.

The 1995 Transition: While the 1st Battalion’s main rotation was in 1994, "Rotation 5" of Operation CAVALIER took place from May to October 1995. Many 1 PPCLI soldiers remained as staff officers, specialists, or as part of the logistics and support groups that bridged the gap until the Dayton Peace Accord was signed in December 1995