maker marked with a Reichszeugmeisterei (RZM) logo and code “24” for Overhoff & Cie
The fittings on the scabbard are also 800 silver
The collar is trimmed with olive-green threaded tresses and is flanked on each side by tabs
including period chinstrap
#21: Förste with marathon runner Captain Lieutenant Krenzlinger
Canada, CEF. A First War Pair to Captain F. Thimm, CAPC Province of China maker marked with a ReichszeugmeistereiA British War Medal, in silver, rim impressed CAPT. F. THIMM., lovely patina, light wear, better than very fine. A Victory Medal, in bronze gilt, rim impressed CAPT. F. THIMM., light wear, extremely fine. Footnote: Frank Thimm was born in Rangoon, Burma in November 1891. He was employed as a bank clerk, with five years experience in the Cadet Corps in England, when he enlisted with the 75th battalion on July 22, 1915 in Toronto. Thimm enlisted as an