Frey works for Süddeutsche Baubeschläge- & Eisenkonstruktions-Fabrik Franz Blab (Southern German Builder’s Hardware & Iron Construction Manufactory Franz Blab)
the enamels on the Grand Cross are intact
7 mm (w) x 52 mm (h)
demonstrating loss of finish throughout the core in addition to softening of the frame’s ribbing consistent with friction
the reverse with an integral barrel hinge and vertical pinback meeting a round wire catch
Canada, CEF. A First War Medal Group to Pte. W.G. Hawkins, 5th Infantry Newly Listed Frey works for Süddeutsche Baubeschläge-A 1914 15 Star, bronze, full size, reverse impressed 426466 PTE. W. G. AWKINS. 5 CAN: INF:, original ribbon, light wear to obverse, loss of finish, near very fine. A British War Medal, silver, full size, rim impressed 426466 PTE. W. G. AWKINS. 5 CAN. INF., original ribbon, light contact, very fine. A Victory Medal, bronze gilt, full size, rim impressed 55776 PTE. W. A. BRYCE. 19th CAN. INF. BN., replacement ribbon, light wear, near extremely fine. A