United Kingdom. A British War Medal to Pte. Lachapelle, 18th Canadian Infantry Buy Now the twelve o’clock arm topped

the twelve o’clock arm topped by an integral loop and suspension ring retaining a period original bow tie-style ribbon

scattered oxidation

Bomber Squadron Clasp Gold - 1957 Version - gilded clasp and patinated winged arrow

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

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 the twelve o’clock arm toppedA 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.