Germany, Luftwaffe. A Jagdgeschwader 51 Traditions Badge Heer. A Flak/Artillery Hauptmann’s Service Tunic marked with the RZM(Reichszeugmeisterei) insignia

marked with the RZM(Reichszeugmeisterei) insignia

inscribed with the date "23 MARZO 1919" (the units founding date) at the upper right and "1° DIV

Richards enlisted as a Private with Queen's Own Rifles and was transferred in the same rank (55275) to the 19th Infantry Battalion CEF on November 6

with slight wear and contact marks

The medal was awarded to Merchant Navy personnel only

Germany, Luftwaffe. A Jagdgeschwader 51 Traditions Badge Heer. A Flak/Artillery Hauptmann’s Service Tunic marked with the RZM(Reichszeugmeisterei) insignia(Jagdgeschwader 51 Mlders Abzeichen). Constructed of gilded bronze with multi coloured enamels, the obverse consisting of a blue enameled shield bearing a raven carrying an umbrella and gas mask canister, circumscribed by inscriptions of II GRUPPE JG51 and GOTT STRAFE ENGLAND (GOD PUNISH ENGLAND), the reverse with a threaded lug retaining an original nut, unmarked, measuring 18 mm (w) x 22 mm (h), in extremely fine condition. Footnote: Jagdgeschwader