Private Cole was later transferred to 1st Canadian Division Headquarters
demonstrating evidence of period removal and with the remnant colour scheme of the left decal suggesting possible SS issue
A rare and exquisite plaque commemorating the 23 May 1960 establishment of the Special Regime for the city of Barcelona
overlaid by a swooping Luftwaffe eagle clutching a mobile swastika executed in dark grey machine embroidery
measuring 73 mm (w) x 34 mm (h)
Saxe-Coburg and Gotha, Duchy. A Saxe-Ernestine House Order Medal of Merit Hold Private Cole was later transferred(Silberne Verdienstmedaille des Herzoglich Sachsen Ernestinischen Hausordens). Instituted 25 March 1833 by Duke Friedrich of Saxe Altenburg, Duke Ernst I of Saxe Coburg and Gotha, and Duke Bernhard Erich Freund of Saxe Meiningen. (1895 1905). Constructed of silver, on loop for suspension from a period replacement ribbon, the obverse bearing a rightward facing profile of Duke Alfred of Saxe Coburg and Gotha, circumscribed by name and title, the reverse