maker marked “Reichsverband 58 Pforzheim” on the reverse
inscribed with “Der Gott der Eisen wachsen lies - der wollte keine Knechte” (The God who let iron grow - who didn’t want servants”
Instituted in 1964 (two-piece construction
professional or indeed his social life
attached to its period original ribbon
United Kingdom. A British War Medal to Pte. Lachapelle, 18th Canadian Infantry Buy Now maker marked “Reichsverband 58 Pforzheim”A British War Medal, in silver, full size, rim impressed 226593 PTE. L. LACHAPELLE. 18 CAN. INF., dark patina, minor wear, very fine. Footnote: Leonard Lachapelle was born in Gananoque, Ontario, in 1859. He was a storekeeper prior to his enlistment in October 1915 in Kingston. He served with the 18th Canadian Infantry, and survived the War.