Canada, CEF. A First War Princess Mary Christmas Tin visually-hidden followed by his commissioning to

followed by his commissioning to Captain on October 20th

above an inscription of “LA BRIGADE D’ASSAUT SS WALLONIE VOUS PARLE…”

5 mm (w) x 110 mm (h)

Constructed of magnetic metal obverse depicting central German national eagle clutching a HJ shield

demonstrating near-total loss of bronze finish with minor surface oxidation

Canada, CEF. A First War Princess Mary Christmas Tin visually-hidden followed by his commissioning toIn brass, a large embossed tin featuring a bust of Princess Mary on the lid, along with the names of the allied nations, dated CHRISTMAS 1914, measures 130 mm (w) x 85 mm (l) x 30 mm (d), light wear, slightly bent, very fine. An original British War Medal and Victory Medal cardboard case, named to PTE. W. P. THORPE, light wear, very fine. In pickled copper, a Canada cap badge, lugs replaced on the reverse (pin missing), measures 36. 8 mm (w) x 37. 3