Germany, Wehrmacht. A German Cross In Gold, Cloth Version Newly Listed 1942) and to Temporary Sergeant

1942) and to Temporary Sergeant (July 1

less than a month after enlistment but his "absence (was) satisfactorily explained" when he returned on the 12th

measuring 318 mm in length with the scabbard on

He enlisted with the Royal Canadian Air Force on January 28

Germany, Wehrmacht. A German Cross In Gold, Cloth Version Newly Listed 1942) and to Temporary Sergeant(Deutsches Kreuz in Gold, Stoffausfhrung). Constructed of a double overlaid sunburst pattern with eight points, with the bottom outer layer of the cross in silver aluminum bullion threading, while the rest consists of greyish threading; the cross features a fire gilded stamped circular wreath impressed with oak leaves, ribbons, and the introduction year 1941; the inner and outer sides of the wreath feature a thin red intertwined cord acting as a