constructed of heavy pressed paper with a black/green faux crocodile leather (leatherette) exterior
reverse with a personalized inscription in faded blue ink and 1917 postmarked "WANGEROOGE"
On the 19th
He received the Sudetenland Medal and the Eastern Front Medal
The job centre ID card is undated
Canada, CEF. A Memorial Cross to L. Cpl Auton, KIA 1917 Heer. A Flak/Artillery Hauptmann’s Service Tunic constructed of heavy pressed paperIn 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