A 1921 Silver Royal East Kent Regiment Inter-Company Cross Country Medal Hold dated "1942" and marked "78"

dated "1942" and marked "78" on the rear underside helmetlip

Only 318 KC awarded to Kriegsmarine

Four months after arriving in France

Hormidas Lapierre of Veterans Guard of Canada died on 28/2/1945 at age 52

A 1921 Silver Royal East Kent Regiment Inter-Company Cross Country Medal Hold dated "1942" and marked "78"Silver, maker marked "B. N", marked with an anchor (made in Birmingham), the British lion and date marked "v" (1920) on the reverse, obverse with the The Buffs insignia surrounded by various battle honours, engraved "SERGT. C. SHOOBRIDGE." on the edge and "REGIMENTAL INTER COY CROSS COUNTRY A COY. 1921." inside a full wreath of laurel leaves on the reverse, 38. 3 mm, semi dark patina, extremely fine.