after 1939 the rank of Kreisleiter began to be phased out
awarded for the "meritorious and consistent duties in fights against the rebels (Tito's Partisans)
Accompanied by research papers confirming him on the roster of the 304th Engineers and on the Casualty List
black threading giving definition to the eagle's wings and the wings on the badge
This was the campaign which made him a household name in Britain
Canada, Cef. A 16Th Infantry Battalion "Ontario County Infantry Battalion" Cap Badge certificate_of_authenticity after 1939 the rank ofCanada; Browning copper, unmarked, 46. 2 mm (w) x 48 mm (h), both lugs intact, green oxidation evident on the obverse, near extremely fine. Footnote: The 116th Infantry Battalion was raised in Ontario County with mobilization headquarters at Uxbridge under the authority of G. O. 151, December 22, 1915. The Battalion sailed July 23, 1916 with a strength of 36 officers and 943 other ranks under the command of Lieutenant Colonel S. Sharpe. The Battalion