Canada, CEF. A First War Pair to Sapper Charpentier, Canadian Railway Troops Archive LÜDENSCHEID" and marked "GES

LÜDENSCHEID" and marked "GES

exterior painted in a reddish-brown and forest green with black stripes in a camouflage pattern

on its original German style ribbon

a white enamelled Maltese Cross with ball finials and green laurel/oak leaf wreath segments in each quadrant

the reverse bearing a stamped SS insignia and NSDAP eagle

Canada, CEF. A First War Pair to Sapper Charpentier, Canadian Railway Troops Archive LÜDENSCHEID" and marked "GESA British War Medal, in silver, rim impressed 778741 SPR. D. CHARPENTIER. C. R. T., minor wear, dark patina, very fine. A Victory Medal, in bronze gilt, rim impressed 778741 SPR. D. CHARPENTIER. C. R. T., small contact marks and areas of gilt wear, near very fine. Footnote: Donald Charpentier was born in York township, in November 1877. He had 3 years of experience with the 34th Regiment, and was actively serving with the 12th Regiment York Rangers