Canada, CEF. A First War British Small Box Respirator to Pte. Jukes, Renowned First War Artist, 1917 United Republic of Atkins was lost on patrol

Atkins was lost on patrol over Germany piloting a Nieuport Scout

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

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

A group of five Third Reich period veterans organization stick pins

the obverse with a leftward-facing profile of Kaiser Wilhelm II circumscribed by name and title

Canada, CEF. A First War British Small Box Respirator to Pte. Jukes, Renowned First War Artist, 1917 United Republic of Atkins was lost on patrolA 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.