Canada, CEF. A Memorial Cross to L. Cpl Auton, KIA 1917 visually-hidden with ornate elongated loop on

with ornate elongated loop on an original time period neck ribbon

a Freikorps Self-Defence Battalion Wolf badge

The obverse ricasso is stamped with a serial number of “4376”

Wallaceburg on August 1st and it was here that he was promoted to Able Seaman on January 13

indicating SA-Gruppe Nordsee

Canada, CEF. A Memorial Cross to L. Cpl Auton, KIA 1917 visually-hidden with ornate elongated loop onIn silver, reverse engraved 490286 L Cpl. A. AUTON and marked STERLING on the 6 oclock arm, measures 31. 8 mm (w) x 35. 2 mm (h), worn on original purple ribbon, light wear, very fine. Contained in original case of issue exterior in black leatherette marked with crown, velvet medalbed, measures 70 mm (w) x 90 mm (h) x 25 mm (d), light wear, does not close fully, near very fine. Footnote: Arthur Auton was born in Twickham, London in 1883. He emigrated