United Kingdom, Canada. An Ancient Order of Froth Blowers Collar to Thain Wendell MacDowell, V.C. Recipient for Actions at Vimy Ridge, 1917 Auction 7mm (w) x 85

7mm (w) x 85

Footnote: Karl Dönitz (1891–1980) eventually reached the rank of Grand Admiral in 1943 and became Commander-in-Chief of the Kriegsmarine

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United Kingdom, Canada. An Ancient Order of Froth Blowers Collar to Thain Wendell MacDowell, V.C. Recipient for Actions at Vimy Ridge, 1917 Auction 7mm (w) x 85A Collar of the Ancient Order of Froth Blowers, in silver gilt and multicoloured enamels, comprising fifteen links bearing the insignia of the order including AOFB in blue enamel, a mug of ale, a gnome, British roses in red enamels, and several hollow links. The central medallion features a handpainted gnome on a barrel with a CHAIRMAN banner above and the motto of the order LUBRICATION IN MODERATION across the center, the reverse of the medallion is