Germany, Braunschweig. A Masonic House Order, Commander’s Badge, C.1840 United Republic of Rifleman Thompson embarked North West

Rifleman Thompson embarked North West Europe on June 16

Olaf in Gold

and in pocket of issue

silvered bronze face plate

an insignia incorporating a life preserver inscribed "MARE NOSTRVM"

Germany, Braunschweig. A Masonic House Order, Commander’s Badge, C.1840 United Republic of Rifleman Thompson embarked North WestBraunschweig, Masonic House Order, neck decoration, a cross patte constructed of gilded bronze, with maroon coloured glass arms, the obverse with a central white enamelled medallion, bordered in Gold, with a Gold raised and crowned W, the reverse with a central white enamelled medallion, on a gilded bronze swivel crown for suspension from a round loop and a broad loop, measuring 51. 67 mm (w) x 79. 00 mm (h inclusive of crown), weighing 26. 9 grams,