Canada, Cef. A 215Th Infantry Battalion Cap Badge, By Birks 1916 Auction Archive The Lippe War Merit Cross

The Lippe War Merit Cross certificate is named to Gefreiter (lance corporal) Hermann Wederty of the 10th Company of Infantry Regiment 55

two days after the outbreak of the First World War in Europe

emblematic of her reception into the union

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and pinned with dual bronzed zink rank pips and Medical cyphers

Canada, Cef. A 215Th Infantry Battalion Cap Badge, By Birks 1916 Auction Archive The Lippe War Merit CrossIn browning copper, voided, maker marked "BIRKS 1916" on the reverse, measuring 34. 7 mm (w) x 42. 8 mm (h), missing its attachments, contact marks, spotting, fine. Footnote: The Battalion was raised in Central Ontario with mobilization headquarters at Brantford under the authority of G. O. 69, July 15, 1916. The Battalion sailed April 29, 1917 under the command of Lieutenant Colonel H. E. Snider with a strength of 16 officers and 327 other ranks. In