Thailand, Kingdom. A War Medal Of Buddhist Era 2461 GTRexclude He was taken on strength

He was taken on strength in England by the 23rd Reserve Battalion

A Cased WWI Iron Cross 1st Class 1914 - Silver

when he signed his Attestation Paper as a Lieutenant with the 54th Infantry Battalion "Kootenay Battalion" on November 14

the badge constructed of zink (previously silvered) on a silver bullion aluminum threaded knot with a field grey wool backer

Thailand, Kingdom. A War Medal Of Buddhist Era 2461 GTRexclude He was taken on strengthInstituted in 1918. In silver, measuring 31. 5 mm (w) x 40. 5 mm (h) inclusive of its integral suspension, on its original lightly frayed ribbon, dark patina, extremely fine. In its hardshelled case of issue, red paper exterior, marked with the national emblem of Thailand in gold coloured ink on the lid, maker marked in Thai on the inside lid, recessed medal bed in white cotton, wear evident on the exterior, lightly soiled medal bed, case fine.