Germany, Luftwaffe. A Ground Assault Badge GTRexclude measuring 80 mm (w) x

measuring 80 mm (w) x 130 mm (l) x 28 mm (h)

he was transferred to the 18th Reserve Battalion on November 22nd

Canadian issues: Canadian Volunteer Service Medal with Overseas Clasp

Miniature: Silver gilt and enamels

His active military service began on October 10

Germany, Luftwaffe. A Ground Assault Badge GTRexclude measuring 80 mm (w) x(Erdkampfabzeichen der Luftwaffe). Constructed of silvered and patinated zink, the obverse consisting of an oval oak leaf wreath, joined together at the bottom by ribbon, topped by a Luftwaffe eagle clutching a mobile swastika, overlaying a stylized cloud from which a lightning bolt emanates and strikes the ground, the reverse with a crimped hinge and vertical pinback meeting a round wire catch, unmarked, measuring 43. 90 mm (w) x 56. 40 mm (h),