Denmark, Kingdom. An Order Of Dannebrog, Grand Cross Star, By Anton Michelsen, C.1950 United Republic of fold over button down flaps

fold over button down flaps with reinforced button holes flanked by snap closures

Private Neil was transferred to England for discharge "on cessation of working pay" on August 14

The loops in the cutlery were made for the cutlery to be threaded through the handle of the mess kit to dry after being washed

Footnote: Joseph Whiteman is shown on the roll of the thirty-three man Belleville Rifle Company and is listed on page 150 of the "Canada General Service Medal Roll

Denmark, Kingdom. An Order Of Dannebrog, Grand Cross Star, By Anton Michelsen, C.1950 United Republic of fold over button down flaps(Dannebrogordenen Ridderkorset). Instituted 12 October 1671 by Christian V. Frederick IX period (1947 1972 Issue). Of Danish manufacture, consisting of a multiple rayed seven armed cross in silver, the obverse featuring an enameled white red bordered Latin Cross in silver gilt, the crosss obverse with gilt inscription of GUD OG KONGEN (GOD AND THE KING) with central royal monogram of Waldemar II, the reverse with central dual pongs, marked by makers