measuring 243x180mm
the Order of Lafayette and the Military Order of the World Wars
the Wehrmacht and SS forces were encircled in the Korsun-Cherkassy Pocket
topped by the city’s coat of arms and flanked by a laurel wreath
As stated by the author: "This book is most humbly dedicated to the men of the South Saskatchewan Regiment who gave their lives in two great conflicts with the reverent hope that they did not die in vain
Canada, CEF. A 32nd Infantry Battalion "Manitoba and Saskatchewan Regiment" Cap Badge consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac measuring 243x180mmIn browning copper, voided, unmarked, measuring 41. 7 mm (w) x 51. 3 mm (h), both lugs intact, very light contact, near extremely fine. Footnote: The Battalion was raised in Manitoba and Saskatchewan with mobilization headquarters at Winnipeg, Manitoba under the authority of G. O. 36, March 15, 1915. The Battalion sailed February 23, 1915 with a strength of 35 officers and 962 other ranks under the command of Lieutenant Colonel H. J. Cowan. In