Bavaria. A Rare Portepee For Members Of The Funeral Procession Of King Ludwig, C.1886 United Republic of lived in Franklin Manitoba as

lived in Franklin Manitoba as a student prior to enlisting with the CEF in March 1916

He again became ill while training in Canada

Bronze button-hole style Badge

His second brush with death came ten days later at Vimy

Second Class - neck Cross

Bavaria. A Rare Portepee For Members Of The Funeral Procession Of King Ludwig, C.1886 United Republic of lived in Franklin Manitoba as(Beerdigungs Troddel). A Rare and mint portepee constructed of of fine aluminum bullion wire and black thread; the centre of the head in loops of embroidery; the stem in a knotted design; the black strapping is highlighted with aluminum and blue stitching with the slide matching the strapping; lower stuffing is blue; measuring 60 mm x 31 mm; mint condition with original white thread from factory still intact.