Prussia, Kingdom. An 1840 Medallion For The Guard Corps By Heinrich Franz Brandt Auction the top portion of which

the top portion of which features a repeating linden leaf design

he proceeded to England and was transferred to B Wing

33 mm in diameter

Almost three years passed before Hughes attempted to enlist for Second World War service in 1939 but was rejected due to his age

Prussia, Kingdom. An 1840 Medallion For The Guard Corps By Heinrich Franz Brandt Auction the top portion of which(Erinnerungsmedaille 1840 fr das Garde Corps). Instituted 1 December 1827. (1840 issue). Constructed of bronze, the obverse with a raised leftward facing profile of King Friedrich Wilhelm III, with a central inscription of ERINNERUNG (IN MEMORY), circumscribed by dates of birth and death, the obverse maker marked BRANDT F., measuring 45 mm in diameter, in better than very fine condition.