A Scarce Victorian 71St York Volunteer Battalion Shoulder Belt Plate GTRexclude A Second War American Bronze

A Second War American Bronze Star with Case - Bronze gilt and enamels

he joined the Luftwaffe as a flak gunner with the 96th division in Dortmund in January 1942

In recognition of this fine devotion to duty at all times

Document in generally extremely fine condition

A Scarce Victorian 71St York Volunteer Battalion Shoulder Belt Plate GTRexclude A Second War American BronzeFour piece construction, pebbled circular plate inscribed "71" surrounded by an open ended wreath of maple leaves, surmounted by a Victorian Crown, 72 mm x 93 mm, both lugs intact, circular back plate, spotting and green oxidation evident on the obverse, light contact, very fine. Footnote: This badge is illustrated on page 139 of "Canadian Militia Badges Pre 1914" by Daniel Mazeas (SBP. 237.).