Canada, CEF. A 2nd Battalion Helmet, Lieutenant Gilmore, 2nd Battalion CEF Newly Listed His citation for the medal

His citation for the medal reads as follows: "On the 9th July 1916

featuring a faux blue leather exterior liner

As there is no evidence of a gap in his party membership

the reverse bearing a raised inscription of “FÜR VERDIENSTVOLLE MITARBEIT BEI DEN OLYMPISCHEN SPIELEN” (“FOR MERITORIOUS CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE OLYMPICS GAMES OF 1936”)

likely mid to late 1930's

Canada, CEF. A 2nd Battalion Helmet, Lieutenant Gilmore, 2nd Battalion CEF Newly Listed His citation for the medalAn excellent example of a First War Helmet, with solid, deep and texturized field period green paint, complete leather and horse hair liner, original chin strap, and importantly, a strong and crisp 2nd Battalion flash on the exterior front; a better officer's helmet will not be found. Acquired with lot number C7613, attributed to Lieutenant Gilmore of the 2nd Battalion. Gilmore's Colonial Auxiliary Forces Long Service Medal was sold by eMedals in