Germany, Third Reich. A German Social Welfare Decoration, II Class Heer. A Flak/Artillery Hauptmann’s Service Tunic " is sewn in place

" is sewn in place in the collar

Additional stamps of limited legibility are visible on the shoulders

published in London in 1959 by Elek Books Limited

manufacturer tab on the interior denoting A Ratfelders

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

Germany, Third Reich. A German Social Welfare Decoration, II Class Heer. A Flak/Artillery Hauptmann’s Service Tunic " is sewn in place(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