Laos, Kingdom. A Gendarmerie Medal, C.1975 Hold The Battalion emerged from the

The Battalion emerged from the tunnel and dugouts in good order and was formed up in the jumping off trenches in good time

constructed of dark blue woven wool with a black rayon backer

spotting on the enamelled arms

It was later discovered that he had enlisted underage

The 149th Battalion was raised in Lambton County with mobilization headquarters at Watford effective December 22nd 1915

Laos, Kingdom. A Gendarmerie Medal, C.1975 Hold The Battalion emerged from theInstituted in 1970. In silvered bronze with red enamels, measuring 31. 3 mm (w) x 67. 5 mm (h), chipping evident in the red enamels on the star, light contact, original ribbon, very fine. Footnote: The Gendarmerie Medal was instituted in 1970 by King Savang Vatthana, as a reward for brave conduct and meritorious service in the national police forces of the kingdom as the gendarmerie equivalent of the Military Medal.