Canada, CEF. A Memorial Cross to Pte. Cotterell, Died of Wounds, 1918 Archive A very well-preserved Prussian Infantry

A very well-preserved Prussian Infantry Officer’s Pickelhaube

crown clasp and helmet with crossed swords clasp on the ribbon

A fuller runs the majority of the length of the upper edge of each side of the blade

the fez measures approximately 175 mm (w) x 145 mm (h) when folded for wear

Canada, CEF. A Memorial Cross to Pte. Cotterell, Died of Wounds, 1918 Archive A very well-preserved Prussian InfantryIn silver, reverse engraved 916904 Pte. T. COTTERELL and STERLING on the 6 oclock arm, full size, light contact marks and small scratch on the obverse 6 oclock arm, lovely patina, near extremely fine. Footnote: Thomas Cotterell was born in Surrey, England in 1890. He enlisted with the 198th Battalion on June 19, 1916. Once overseas, he served with the 75th Battalion. In early October, 1918, he was evacuated from the field after being shot in the left