Canada, CEF. A 2nd Battalion Helmet, Lieutenant Gilmore, 2nd Battalion CEF Newly Listed British Commonwealth Occupation Forces Medal

British Commonwealth Occupation Forces Medal 1946-1952

The badge measures 41 mm x 30 mm and is in better than extremely fine condition

measures 15 mm (w) x 15 mm (h)

His citation for the medal reads as follows: "On the 9th July 1916

featuring a faux blue leather exterior liner

Canada, CEF. A 2nd Battalion Helmet, Lieutenant Gilmore, 2nd Battalion CEF Newly Listed British Commonwealth Occupation Forces MedalAn excellent example of a First War Helmet, with solid, deep and texturized field period green paint, complete leather and horse hair liner, original chin strap, and importantly, a strong and crisp 2nd Battalion flash on the exterior front; a better officer's helmet will not be found. Acquired with lot number C7613, attributed to Lieutenant Gilmore of the 2nd Battalion. Gilmore's Colonial Auxiliary Forces Long Service Medal was sold by eMedals in