Germany, Heer. A Krim Shield Hold the cause of death stated

the cause of death stated as "Carcinoma of stomach" (cancer) and was in the opinion of the Canadian Pension Commission

inscribed “IN EISERNER ZEIT 1916

Royal Air Force upon the merger of the RNAS and RAF on April 1

obverse centre presenting a blue enameled cross with red and white boarders

Footnote: The Battalion was raised in Quebec with mobilization headquarters at Montreal under authority of G

Germany, Heer. A Krim Shield Hold the cause of death stated(Krimschild). Constructed of bronze, affixed to a field grey wool backer with all four attachment prongs intact, the obverse consisting of a shield with a raised map of Crimea and southern Ukraine, topped by dates 1941 1942 and a Wehrmacht eagle clutching a wreathed mobile swastika, unmarked, measuring 51. 50 mm (w) x 62. 04 mm (h), moderate oxidation evident, in overall very fine condition.