with reverse bearing Latin “FIDEI ET VIRTUTI’ (translation: Loyal and meritorious) and bearing “PP” “”Pius” “IX” “1867”
the former constructed of dark grey wool with a subtle whipcord weave and reinforced core
He was assigned to the 8th Battery of the 26th Artillery Regiment
Anybody who has saved his life by using a parachute after bailing out of a disabled aircraft is eligible
the inside lined in a black cotton/rayon blend and is unmarked
United Kingdom. A First War Trio to Second Lieutenant McConnell, North Irish Horse Regiment Newly Listed with reverse bearing Latin “FIDEIA 1914 15 Star, in bronze, reverse impressed 1495 PTE. H. MCCONNELL. N. IR. H., full size, original ribbon, very fine. A British War Medal, in silver, rim impressed 2 LIEUT. H. MCCONNELL., full size, dark patina, wear to ribbon, very fine. A Victory Medal, in bronze gilt, rim impressed 2 LIEUT. H. MCCONNELL., full size, light gilt wear, very fine. Footnote: Hamilton McConnell served as a private in the North Irish Horse Regiment, as Second Lieutenant