Canada, CEF. A Memorial Cross to L. Cpl Auton, KIA 1917 Hold a field postcard received by

a field postcard received by his next of kin stated he was well and on duty

measuring 61 mm (w) x 98 mm (l)

In this function he fought in the Battle of the Netherlands and the Battle of France

uniform removed with some of the original threading remaining

an article about German tanks

Canada, CEF. A Memorial Cross to L. Cpl Auton, KIA 1917 Hold a field postcard received byIn 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