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

" and engraver marked "B

On the 19th

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