Canada, CEF. A 163rd Infantry Battalion "Canadiens Français" Cap Badge, c.1916 visually-hidden reverse illustrating an open-ended leafed

reverse illustrating an open-ended leafed wreath

Emanating from the outer side of the holster is a magnetic metal oval with an integral loop

perforated at both the front and back with eyelets reinforced with brown-painted magnetic metal grommets through which is a looped a drawstring to securely maintain the album’s structure

with Bundesarchiv records indicating that Blankenburg was serving with 18

Coastal Command also served in an offensive capacity

Canada, CEF. A 163rd Infantry Battalion "Canadiens Français" Cap Badge, c.1916 visually-hidden reverse illustrating an open-ended leafedIn silvered pickled copper, voided, measuring 40. 5 mm (w) x 47. 8 mm (h), both lugs intact, scattered wear in the pickling, near extremely fine.