1898 in Maffersdorf (present-day district of Liberec)
His first service entry is from December 4th
Alberta when he signed his Attestation Paper with the 138th Infantry Battalion "Edmonton Battalion"
An example of an Iron Cross 1939 First Class - alternate de-nazified version
An Efficiency Medal to the Royal Signals - TERRITORIAL Bar (5251330
Germany, Rad. A Reich Labour Service (Rad) Em/Nco’s Belt Buckle By Richard Sieper & Söhne GTRexclude 1898 in Maffersdorf (present-day district(Reichsarbeitsdienst Grtelschnalle). Constructed of silvered feinzink, the obverse with a central raised shovel head bearing a mobile swastika, within a wreath of wheat stalks, the reverse with a loop and dual attachment prongs, maker marked R. S. S. for Richard Sieper & Shne, Ldenscheid, measuring 64 mm (w) x 48 mm (h), in near extremely fine condition.