Canada, CEF. A 33rd Infantry Battalion Cap Badge, Type II with "33" within a circle visually-hidden 1918 the first military decoration

1918 the first military decoration of Soviet Russia

chipping evident in the green and violet enamels

On October 10th

prongs appear to be reattached

He took part in the attack on Poland in the rank of SS-Hauptsturmführer

Canada, CEF. A 33rd Infantry Battalion Cap Badge, Type II with "33" within a circle visually-hidden 1918 the first military decorationIn browning copper, unmarked, measuring 35 mm (w) x 37. 8 mm (h), both lugs intact, contact marked, better than very fine. Footnote: The Battalion was raised and mobilized in London, Ontario under the authority of G. O. 86, July 1, 1915. The Battalion sailed March 17, 1916 under the command of Lieutenant Colonel A. Wilson with a strength of 40 officers and 946 other ranks. The Battalion was absorbed into the 36th Infantry Battalion in England. It was