Canada, CEF. A First War British Small Box Respirator to Pte. Jukes, Renowned First War Artist, 1917 United Republic of Stitched on the panelling directly

Stitched on the panelling directly beneath the eagle is a secondary insignia consisting of a machine-embroidered tricolour cockade

Atkins was lost on patrol over Germany piloting a Nieuport Scout

The entire dagger measures 250 mm (l) x 70 mm ( w - crossguard)

gold knots in each quadrant

oxidation and loss of finish is evident throughout and a piece of the wreath is missing near the 11 o’clock position of the reverse

Canada, CEF. A First War British Small Box Respirator to Pte. Jukes, Renowned First War Artist, 1917 United Republic of Stitched on the panelling directlyA complete British small box respirator, comprising a rubberized fabric face mask with two eye pieces, and multiple straps to go around the head, connected to a rubber fabric hose to a tinplate canister which would hold a chemical absorbent. The canister measures 120mm (w) x 145 mm (h) x 60 mm (d), and is notably scratched, quite heavy with residue coming from the bottom ventilation disc. The face mask and hose material has seized and cannot unfold.