Germany, Third Reich. A German Social Welfare Decoration, II Class Heer. A Flak/Artillery Hauptmann’s Service Tunic published in London in 1959

published in London in 1959 by Elek Books Limited

gray rayon reinforcement strip sewn to the bottom

where he was taken on strength of the Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry the following day and joined them in the field on the 9th

" is sewn in place in the collar

Germany, Third Reich. A German Social Welfare Decoration, II Class Heer. A Flak/Artillery Hauptmann’s Service Tunic published in London in 1959(Ehrenzeichen fr deutsche Volkspflege II. Klasse). Instituted 1 May 1939. (1939 1944 issue). Constructed of gilded bronze with multi coloured enamels, the obverse consisting of a vaulted Geneva Cross with white enameled arms, overlaid by a German national eagle executed in black enamels with gilt feathering and highlights, the reverse with a barrel hinge and banjo style pinback meeting a rounded catch, unmarked, measuring 51. 66 mm (w) x 51. 66 mm