Germany, Braunschweig. A Masonic House Order, Commander’s Badge, C.1840 United Republic of framed by miniature ribbons of

framed by miniature ribbons of the Iron Cross 2nd Class

Issues consistent with extensive field use are evident

Rifleman Thompson embarked North West Europe on June 16

an insignia incorporating a life preserver inscribed "MARE NOSTRVM"

Germany, Braunschweig. A Masonic House Order, Commander’s Badge, C.1840 United Republic of framed by miniature ribbons ofBraunschweig, Masonic House Order, neck decoration, a cross patte constructed of gilded bronze, with maroon coloured glass arms, the obverse with a central white enamelled medallion, bordered in Gold, with a Gold raised and crowned W, the reverse with a central white enamelled medallion, on a gilded bronze swivel crown for suspension from a round loop and a broad loop, measuring 51. 67 mm (w) x 79. 00 mm (h inclusive of crown), weighing 26. 9 grams,