Germany, Luftwaffe. A Ground Assault Badge By M.u.k. 5 Auction 2nd Pattern (CSSR - in

2nd Pattern (CSSR - in silver

1882 obverse

It was also perpetuated by The Manitoba Mounted Rifles which converted to artillery in 1946

LANGEMARCK OCT

He is documented on the roll as having been posted to Brockville

Germany, Luftwaffe. A Ground Assault Badge By M.u.k. 5 Auction 2nd Pattern (CSSR - in(Erdkampfabzeichen). Constructed of silvered and patinated zink; the obverse with an oval oak leaf wreath with a ribbon on the bottom and a Luftwaffe eagle with outspread wings on the top, with a cloud towards the top and a lightning bolt striking the ground; the reverse plain; with a vertical banjo style pinback, with a crimped sheet metal hinge and a crimped flat catch; marked "M. u. K. 5" on the reverse; measuring 42. 96 mm (w) x 56. 46 mm (h);