Canada, Cef. A 1St Mounted Rifle Battalion Insignia, By Tiptaft Archive a recipient of the Iron

a recipient of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves and Swords and the Pour le Mérite

and probably Hitler’s personal hatred towards him

6 mm x 36 mm

measuring 91 mm x 32 mm

he is recognised as the first ever pilot officer to receive the Oak Leaves to his Knight’s Cross

Canada, Cef. A 1St Mounted Rifle Battalion Insignia, By Tiptaft Archive a recipient of the IronCap Badge (in bronze gilt, maker marked "TIPTAFT, B'HAM" on the reverse, measuring 51. 5 mm (w) x 44. 2 mm (h), both lugs and pin intact); Collar Badge Pair (in bronze gilt, maker marked "TIPTAFT, B'HAM" on their reverses, measuring 32. 5 mm (w) x 28 mm (h) each, intact lugs and pin on both, gilt wear evident on one): and Shoulder Titles, Left and Right Facing Pair (in bronze, maker marked "TIPTAFT, B'HAM" with a series of "X's" throughout the marking