die struck in solid bronze
circumscribed by an inscription of “VERDIENST UMD DIE EXPEDITION NACH CHINA” (“SERVICE TO THE EXPEDITION TO CHINA”)
while a spring catch within the throat firmly holds the bayonet in place during storage
especially in recognition of the sinking of the British armoured cruisers HMS Hogue
United Kingdom, Canada. A Mixed Lot of Insignia and Decorations visually-hidden die struck in solid bronzeA mixed lot including: A 200th commemoration of the Waterloo Medal, in bronze, full size, very fine. Three silver whistles, impressed A. M 23 230 on one side and 293 14 L1795, all very fine. A Post War Canadian Jump Wing, in white and yellow embroidery on green felt, very fine. A BORDER shoulder patch, in red and white cloth, reverse reinforced, edges fraying, very fine. A Second War 8th Armoured Brigade Printed Patch, measures 52. 7 mm (w) x 49. 3 mm