Germany, Wehrmacht. An Eastern Front Medal United Republic of machine embroidered in white and

machine embroidered in white and black threads

1939 in Toronto

before his return to Canada

after bring struck off strength of the 34th Battalion and taken on strength by the 1st Battalion on the 22nd

ON SEPTEMBER 1 - 1921

Germany, Wehrmacht. An Eastern Front Medal United Republic of machine embroidered in white and(Ostmedaille). Constructed of silvered and patinated zink, on loop for suspension from its period original ribbon, the obverse with a raised Heer style German national eagle clutching a swastika, the reverse with an inscription of WINTERSCHLACHT IM OSTEN 1941 42 (WINTER BATTLE IN THE EAST 1941 42), above a crossed sword and laurel branch, topped by a Stahlhelm and stick grenade, unmarked, measuring 35. 96 mm (w) x 44. 30 mm (h), weighing 22. 6 grams,