Canada, CEF. A Memorial Cross to L. Cpl Auton, KIA 1917 Heer. A Flak/Artillery Hauptmann’s Service Tunic constructed of heavy pressed paper

constructed of heavy pressed paper with a black/green faux crocodile leather (leatherette) exterior

He received the Sudetenland Medal and the Eastern Front Medal

On the 19th

double hallmarked on pin

1942 and posted to 423 Squadron

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