Germany. An Iron Cross 1914 First Class; Named To Dr. A. Baumann United Republic of when he received his transfer

when he received his transfer to the 7th Infantry Battalion in France on May 25

The dagger and scabbard retain their original finishes

Lavelle embarked Canada on April 16

stating that he had four months' previous service as a Lieutenant with the Queen's Own Rifles

bottom arm marked "S" (G

Germany. An Iron Cross 1914 First Class; Named To Dr. A. Baumann United Republic of when he received his transferAn example of an Eisernes Kreuz 1914 2. Klasse; a cross patte of multi piece construction with a blackened iron core (magnetic) within a ribbed border; the obverse with a raised central W, with the re institution date 1914 in raised numbering on the lower arm, and the royal crown on the upper arm; the reverse inscribed Dr. A. Baumann; with a vertical pinback with a barrel hinge and a round wire catch with the addition of a clasp to keep the cross from