Canada, CEF. A Memorial Cross to L. Cpl Auton, KIA 1917 Hold bronze charging buffalo on a

bronze charging buffalo on a yellow and black enamelled crest

In this function he fought in the Battle of the Netherlands and the Battle of France

a field postcard received by his next of kin stated he was well and on duty

the award of the Cross was widened so that the Grand Master of the Order in Rome may award it to any individual

measuring 255 mm long with the scabbard on

Canada, CEF. A Memorial Cross to L. Cpl Auton, KIA 1917 Hold bronze charging buffalo on aIn silver, reverse engraved 490286 L Cpl. A. AUTON and marked STERLING on the 6 oclock arm, measures 31. 8 mm (w) x 35. 2 mm (h), worn on original purple ribbon, light wear, very fine. Contained in original case of issue exterior in black leatherette marked with crown, velvet medalbed, measures 70 mm (w) x 90 mm (h) x 25 mm (d), light wear, does not close fully, near very fine. Footnote: Arthur Auton was born in Twickham, London in 1883. He emigrated