he was one of only six Canadians officers to receive the CB
signed by division commander and Knight’s Cross recipient General Heinz Piekenbrock
measuring 170 mm in length
Heeres-Fla
It was instituted in 1933 as a tradition badge and awarded for membership in the NSDAP since either 1923 or 1925
Canada, Cef. A 63Rd Infantry Battalion Cap Badge, C.1915 Archive he was one of onlyIn blackened brass, measuring 36 mm (w) x 47. 7 mm (h), both lugs intact, very light contact, near extremely fine. Footnote: The Battalion was raised in Alberta under the authority of G. O. 103A, August 15, 1915. Mobilization headquarters was at Edmonton, Alberta. The Battalion sailed April 22, 1916 with a strength of 36 officers and 1,018 other ranks under the command of Lieutenant Colonel G. B. McLeod. The Battalion was absorbed by the 9th Reserve