A Rare First War Austrian Marine Pilot Badge; Type Ii By J. Zimbler, Wien Archive British War Medal (425496 A

British War Medal (425496 A

Footnote: Henry William Miller was born in London England in 1886 and was working as a Leather Cutter in Toronto when he enlisted in the CEF during January 1916

Rycroft was promoted to Corporal with pay in effect on February 6

Ceylon (Sri Lanka)

signing his Attestation Paper as a Private (166611) with the 2nd Pioneer Battalion on September 27

A Rare First War Austrian Marine Pilot Badge; Type Ii By J. Zimbler, Wien Archive British War Medal (425496 AMulti piece construction, in bronze gilt and enamels, eagle patinated, 69. 67mm x 67mm, two intact clips on the reverse, with two small rivets typical of the maker J. Zimbler, Wien, excellent quality overall, leaves on wreath individually enameled as they should be, slight chipping in the green enamels on the wreath, excellent crisp details, slightly worn condition, extremely fine and rare.