Germany. A Decoration Of The High Command Of The H.j. For Distinguished Foreigners Archive then seconded to the Canadian

then seconded to the Canadian Expeditionary Force in August 1914

inscribed "FONDEE EN 1808" (Founded in 1808) below the lion and engraver marked "MASSONNET"

when the German assault on Reims was repulsed by the Allies and the German Army was forced to retreat behind the Marne

housing various letters

Germany. A Decoration Of The High Command Of The H.j. For Distinguished Foreigners Archive then seconded to the CanadianBadge in bronze, multicolor enamel, without maker mark (as it should be), with 3 rivets on reverse, 32. 14mm(width) x 33. 81mm(height), weighs 13. 4 grams; this is a very scarce original example but has been buried ground dug, with some chipping to enamels, discoloration, but just very tiny chipping to enamels; in good condition.