He was struck off strength on 8th March 1945 and was appointed to The Reserve Special Section
and both ends feature RZM paper label
likely indicating an Alpine unit of Jäger-Regiment 19
Order of Istiklal - Comprising: Cross
Pilot Badge (three-piece construction
Canada, CEF. A First War Pair to Pte. Hoptrough, C.M.G. Brigade certificate_of_authenticity He was struck off strengthA British War Medal, in silver, full size, rim impressed 663680 PTE. E. J. HOPTROUGH. C. M. G. BDE., original ribbon, light wear, lovely patina (very dark on reverse), extremely fine. A Victory Medal, bronze gilt, full size, rim impressed 663680 PTE. E. J. HOPTROUGH. C. M. G. BDE., light wear, near extremely fine. A 164th Infantry Battalion Cap Badge, pickled copper, blackened edges and reverse, unmarked, reverse bears two lugs with pin intact,