1914 Iron Cross First Class; Marked 800 certificate_of_authenticity Communique dated 22 October 1915:

Communique dated 22 October 1915:

approximately 380 issued

(C:4)   Footnote: The Battalion was raised in Ontario and Quebec and mobilized at Camp Valcartier

A 13th Waffen-SS Mountain Division Handschar Tab - scimitar-wielding hand and mobile swastika machine embroidered in silver-grey thread on the soft black wool

The small number of personnel on hand for duty has caused you to perform your duties without benefit of assistance while increased operations have multiplied the requirements of personal endeavor

1914 Iron Cross First Class; Marked 800 certificate_of_authenticity Communique dated 22 October 1915:1914 Iron Cross First Class; Marked 800 Iron core, marked 800, flat, with residue; uncleaned, good quality in original case of issue with fine dark purple bed, inner lid is stained, cross is extremely fine.