Germany, Imperial. A First War Commemorative Lanyard Badge Newly Listed also marked with star mark

also marked with star mark on the ring (indicating eventual replacement with gold cross)

of medium size

He later served with the 4th Hussars of Canada and it was this regiment

Gaudet - Special Service Medal

Germany, Imperial. A First War Commemorative Lanyard Badge Newly Listed also marked with star mark(Erster Weltkrieg Erinnerungsabzeichen). Constructed of silvered bronze, on a chain suspension with a functional spring clip, consisting of three links, two of which bear raised oak leaves while one has a 1914 Iron Cross, with an additional medallion depicting a raised image of Field Marshal von Hindenburg, the reverse with a depiction of Germania with an inscription of SIEG ODER TOD (VICTORY OR DEATH), unmarked, measuring 26 mm (w) x 108 mm (h), in