with a reverse inscription indicating that the photograph was taken in Haapsalu in 1940
as the 20th Halton Battalion "Lorne Rifles" on November 11
It was here that he joined the 3rd Battalion
He was made a Commander of the Order of St
QEII Observer Cap Badge (in silvered and gold-coloured bullion wire
Germany, Wehrmacht. A War Merit Cross, I Class, By Steinhauer & Lück Auction with a reverse inscription indicating(Kriegsverdienstkreuz I. Klasse). Constructed of silvered tombak, consisting of a Maltese Cross, the obverse with pebbled arms and a central wreathed mobile swastika, the reverse with a barrel hinge and banjo style pinback meeting a flat wire catch, maker marked on the pinback with Prsidialkanzlei code 4 for Steinhauer & Lck, Ldenscheid, measuring 48. 46 mm (w) x 48. 28 mm (h), weighing 15. 8 grams, in extremely fine condition.