Canada, Commonwealth. Two Second War Canadian Red Cross Society Cap Badges Auction Archive 59 mm (h - inclusive

59 mm (h - inclusive of integral ball suspension)

The Attack

receiving a direct commission as a First Lieutenant

which explains the post-war dates and lack of swastikas on the award certificates

The earliest photos show him during his time in the Reichsarbeitsdienst (RAD = National Labour Service)

Canada, Commonwealth. Two Second War Canadian Red Cross Society Cap Badges Auction Archive 59 mm (h - inclusiveIn copper gilt on bronze with red and white enamels, marker marked "BIRKS" on their reverses; one badge with the five main tips of the maple leaf curled back, measuring 45 mm (w) x 45. 5 mm (h), horizontal pinback; the other badge with the tips flat, measuring 46. 5 mm (w) x 48. 2 mm (h), both lugs and pin intact. Both badges with the enamels intact, very light contact, near extremely fine.