A Mecklenburg-Schwerin War Cross 1914 1St Class Archive when he was evacuated to

when he was evacuated to No

After ten days and no improvement in his condition

The "On War Service 1915" badge was issued to men engaged in essential war work (other than shipyard work) and a list of certified occupations drawn up

Winston Churchill

Connaughton soon saw action in the Second Battle of Ypres and was wounded in action at Bellewaerde Lake on May 7

A Mecklenburg-Schwerin War Cross 1914 1St Class Archive when he was evacuated toA Mecklenburg Schwerin War Cross 1914 1st Class in gilded bronze, vaulted, 41mm x 41mm, flat, of very good quality manufacture, unmarked, but typical cross by Zimmermann, fire gilded, in very fine condition; a very good example.