He was later transferred to the Canadian Machine Gun Brigade and survived the war
the twelve o’clock arm topped by a sphere through which is loop a suspension ring retaining a period original ribbon
Lieutenant H
reverse centre presents a dark red enamelled central medallion with the date 1852-3 applied in hand etched Gold circumscribed in Gold by ЗА НЕЗАВИСИМОСТЪ ЦРНЕ ГОРЕ (For the Independence of Montenegro) within a white enamel ring with a scallop-edged silver gilt border
with paper residue on the reverse from previous mounting
Canada, CEF. A First War Princess Mary Christmas Tin Hold He was later transferred toIn brass, a large embossed tin featuring a bust of Princess Mary on the lid, along with the names of the allied nations, dated CHRISTMAS 1914, measures 130 mm (w) x 85 mm (l) x 30 mm (d), light wear, slightly bent, very fine. An original British War Medal and Victory Medal cardboard case, named to PTE. W. P. THORPE, light wear, very fine. In pickled copper, a Canada cap badge, lugs replaced on the reverse (pin missing), measures 36. 8 mm (w) x 37. 3