Germany. A Mixed Lot of Decorations Heer. A Flak/Artillery Hauptmann’s Service Tunic The Order was conferred upon

The Order was conferred upon military personnel following its secularisation and was extended to civilians in the 19th century

Cole was with the 2nd Battalion (Eastern Ontario Regiment) and was "reported wounded and missing after action and was struck off strength accordingly" on May 3

53 mm (h - inclusive integral ring)

a long time manufacturer of walking sticks

1941 promoted to Oberkanonier at the 190th Luftwaffe Flak Battalion

Germany. A Mixed Lot of Decorations Heer. A Flak/Artillery Hauptmann’s Service Tunic The Order was conferred upon(Auszeichnungen). A mixed lot of three decorations, including: 1. A Silesian Eagle, I Class, constructed of tombak, the obverse consisting of a Silesian style German national eagle, its talons clutching a banner reading “ FÜ R SCHLESIEN” (“ FOR SILESIA”), overlaid across the chest by a crescent and cross, the reverse with four visible rivets securing the obverse appliques in place, with a crimped hinge and vertical pinback