United Kingdom, Canada. An Ancient Order of Froth Blowers Collar to Thain Wendell MacDowell, V.C. Recipient for Actions at Vimy Ridge, 1917 Republic of missing its pinback

missing its pinback

marked “DEPOSE” and “174”

the cap demonstrates slight material fatigue to the wool and leather features

late in the war he was transferred to France

Order of Scandenberg - Knight’s Badge - in silver gilt and enamels

United Kingdom, Canada. An Ancient Order of Froth Blowers Collar to Thain Wendell MacDowell, V.C. Recipient for Actions at Vimy Ridge, 1917 Republic of missing its pinbackA Collar of the Ancient Order of Froth Blowers, in silver gilt and multicoloured enamels, comprising fifteen links bearing the insignia of the order including AOFB in blue enamel, a mug of ale, a gnome, British roses in red enamels, and several hollow links. The central medallion features a handpainted gnome on a barrel with a CHAIRMAN banner above and the motto of the order LUBRICATION IN MODERATION across the center, the reverse of the medallion is