WWI YPRES French heavy artillery 75 gun battle pin badge

A scarce original First World War period French made battle brooch, in the form of a silver plated circlet inscribed 'YPRES' mounted with a French heavy artillery 75 gun, the reverse inscribed with embossed lettering 'LE CAUCHEMAR DES BOCHES' (THE NIGHTMARE OF THE BOCHES). Good condition, complete with original pin fittings, minor wear.
Diameter 24mm.

Code: 64655