Allen was severely wounded on his right hand
illustrating an eagle's head with a full wreath of laurel leaves and an upward-pointing Roman sword (gladius)
For his services in the Boer War he was Mentioned in Despatches (London Gazette 10
"BURMA" to the right
14 January 1919: Transferred to Border Protection East
Germany, Imperial. Four Regimental Badges & Insignia certificate_of_authenticity Allen was severely wounded on(Kappenabzeichen). A collection of four cap badges, including a 1916 Styr Front badge, constructed of silvered tombac, presents a frontward facing armoured soldier, on a vertical pinback, measures 27. 29 mm (w) x 43. 10 mm (h), and in good condition. A 1915 1918 Elektro Baon Badge, on a vertical pin, maker marked G. GURSCHNER WIEN VII, measures 24. 85 mm (w) 38. 21 mm (h), and in very fine condition. A SCH RGT. 30 cap badge, constructed of tombac, on