Lippe, Principality. An Order Of Leopold, Bronze Merit Medal, C.1910 Archive 1st Canadian Division Helmet -

1st Canadian Division Helmet - Early-issued version of the infantry helmet

40 mm x 39

An award document for a 1914 Iron Cross II Class

Fortin embarked for England on October 3

Lippe, Principality. An Order Of Leopold, Bronze Merit Medal, C.1910 Archive 1st Canadian Division Helmet -(Leopold Orden, Bronzene Medaille). Instituted 24 June 1906 by Prince Leopold IV. (1908 1918 issue). Constructed of bronze, on loop for suspension, the obverse with a leftward facing profile of Leopold IV, circumscribed by name and title, the reverse with a central inscription of FR VERDIENST (FOR MERIT), inside of a laurel wreath, unmarked, measuring 28. 55 mm in diameter, weighing 10. 5 grams, in very fine condition.