Canada, CEF. A First War Pair to Pte. Hoptrough, C.M.G. Brigade GTRexclude reporting on “a recipient of

reporting on “a recipient of the German Cross in Gold from Idar-Oberstein”

and with crossed swords between the arms of the cross

featuring two issued for men and two issued for women

dated “MDCCCXXXIV” (1834)

a position he would hold for the next twelve years

Canada, CEF. A First War Pair to Pte. Hoptrough, C.M.G. Brigade GTRexclude reporting on “a recipient ofA British War Medal, in silver, full size, rim impressed 663680 PTE. E. J. HOPTROUGH. C. M. G. BDE., original ribbon, light wear, lovely patina (very dark on reverse), extremely fine. A Victory Medal, bronze gilt, full size, rim impressed 663680 PTE. E. J. HOPTROUGH. C. M. G. BDE., light wear, near extremely fine. A 164th Infantry Battalion Cap Badge, pickled copper, blackened edges and reverse, unmarked, reverse bears two lugs with pin intact,