A Deutscher Volksgenossen Bund (Dvg) Westmark Membership Badge By W. Redo Auction His father was the president

His father was the president of the Crows Nest Coal & Coke Company and also held extensive lumber interests in Barrie

(weighs without ribbon) 16

which may explain why he was initially given the service number 461161

with the Karlskrona Gold Medal award of 1902 illustrated in the centre

He was discharged at Netley

A Deutscher Volksgenossen Bund (Dvg) Westmark Membership Badge By W. Redo Auction His father was the presidentA German Volks Comrade Union Westmark (Lothr) membership badge; in silvered bronze and black, white, and textured red enamels; horizontal pinback; maker marked W. Redo, Saarlautern on the reverse; measuring 23. 65 mm in diameter; weighing 5. 2 grams; very fine condition.