United Kingdom. A British War Medal to Pte. Lachapelle, 18th Canadian Infantry Buy Now including some chipping to the

including some chipping to the paint with a nail driven into the lower edge of the face of Christ in an apparent attempt to secured the riza in place

marks to edges

this cuffttitle was period mounted on an elaborately designed mourning board (with attachement on reverse to be hung on the wall)

Footnote: Grenadier Regiment 749 was established in October of 1942 and reclassified to Jäger Regiment 749 in April of 1943 in Croatia

United Kingdom. A British War Medal to Pte. Lachapelle, 18th Canadian Infantry Buy Now including some chipping to theA British War Medal, in silver, full size, rim impressed 226593 PTE. L. LACHAPELLE. 18 CAN. INF., dark patina, minor wear, very fine. Footnote: Leonard Lachapelle was born in Gananoque, Ontario, in 1859. He was a storekeeper prior to his enlistment in October 1915 in Kingston. He served with the 18th Canadian Infantry, and survived the War.