Hungary, Regency. A Levente Leader’s Badge, C.1944 Auction Cameron Highlanders of Canada War

Cameron Highlanders of Canada War Diary Register (dated August 5-11

He held the rank of Feldwebel (Sergeant) and may have received additional promotions

Footnote: Josef Bauer was born on January 25

Medal is die struck (made of Turkish cannons)

Hungary, Regency. A Levente Leader’s Badge, C.1944 Auction Cameron Highlanders of Canada WarIn bronze, enameled, 45mm x 59. 75mm, excellent quality, maker marked on reverse "Walther E. Budapest", in extremely fine condition, rare. Footnote: Levente Associations (Hungarian: Levente Egyesletek) or simply "levente" were paramilitary youth organizations in Hungary in the interwar period and during the Second World War. It was established in 1921 with the declared purpose of physical and health training. Since mid 1930s they have de facto become