Germany, Federal Republic. A Close Combat Clasp, Gold Grade with Case, Superior Quality 1957 Version Heer. A Flak/Artillery Hauptmann’s Service Tunic (Order de la Noble Passion

(Order de la Noble Passion in Gold

McDonald had a long career with the 94th Victoria Regiment "Argyll Highlanders" before the Regiment was placed on active service on August 6

The task force made good time along the Reichsstrasse 26 through the Spessart Forest

It was only awarded to those who survived the war and not to next of kin

The Florence Nightingale Medal is an international award presented to those distinguished in nursing and named after British nurse Florence Nightingale

Germany, Federal Republic. A Close Combat Clasp, Gold Grade with Case, Superior Quality 1957 Version Heer. A Flak/Artillery Hauptmann’s Service Tunic (Order de la Noble Passion(Nahkampfspange in Gold mit Etui). Constructed of gilded bronze, the obverse consisting of a central square oak leaf wreath, overlaid by a crossed bayonet and stick grenade, situated over a magnetic metal backplate, flanked on each side by four rays and four oak leaves with two acorns, the reverse with a raised barrel hinge and horizontal pinback meeting a flat wire catch, unmarked, measuring 96. 65 mm (w) x 25. 46 mm (h), weighing 31. 8 grams,