iron core (magnetic) with silver frame
18 mm (w) x 89
An Eastern People Merit Decoration 2nd Class by Maker “100” - Gold grade
along with incorporating a locket
the reverse bearing a raised inscription of “FÜR ARBEIT ZUM SCHUTZE DEUTSCHLANDS” (“FOR WORK IN THE DEFENCE OF GERMANY”)
Canada, CEF. A 124th Infantry Battalion "Governor General's Body Guard" Cap Badge Heer. A Flak/Artillery Hauptmann’s Service Tunic iron core (magnetic) with silverIn blackened copper, maker marked "ELLIS BROS. TORONTO" on the reverse, measuring 47 mm (w) x 46. 7 mm (h), both lugs intact, the obverse missing its blackening finish but remains intact on the reverse, the obverse with residue evident in the recessed areas from cleaning, better than very fine. Footnote: The Battalion was raised and mobilized in Toronto, Ontario under the authority of G. O. 151, December 22, 1915. The Battalion sailed August 9, 1916