Germany. A Silver Grade Wound Badge Newly Listed he continued to race automobiles

he continued to race automobiles and almost met his maker at one race

he was appointed Lieutenant-Colonel of the 53rd (Sherbrooke Infantry) Battalion (which later became the 53rd Sherbrooke Regiment)

capturing Addis Ababa proper on May 5th

Connaughton died on November 25

Letter from the Office of the A

Germany. A Silver Grade Wound Badge Newly Listed he continued to race automobiles(Verwundetenabzeichen in Silber); Constructed of oval shaped silvered tombac; the obverse pebbled with a Stahlhelm in the centre featuring a large mobile swastika on its side superimposed on crossed swords within a wreath of laurel leaves with a tied bow at the bottom; the reverse plain with a vertical needle style pin, and a functional hinge catch assembly; measuring 36. 48 mm (w) x 43. 92 mm (h); weighing 33. 0 grams; better than very fine condition.