Mexico. A 1930-40 Mexican Order For Culture, Grand Cross Archive WWI 185th Infantry Battalion "Cape

WWI 185th Infantry Battalion "Cape Breton Highlanders" Cap Badge - Pickled copper

Gold hallmarks indicate this version of the Order of Leopold manufactured during 1867-1872 period

his unit went into action at St Julien and "when charging enemy was struck by a bullet at a range of ten yard fracturing his foot"

Allens time spent overseas with the CEF can be summarized by periods of disobedience

he served with the Eighth Oversea Submarine Flotilla ('D' & 'E' Class Boats) based at Harwich

Mexico. A 1930-40 Mexican Order For Culture, Grand Cross Archive WWI 185th Infantry Battalion "CapeIn gilt and enamels, 66mm(w) x 70mm(h), without suspension ribbon, of good quality multi piece construction, in very fine condition, scarce.