Canada. A 134Th Infantry Battalion "48Th Highlanders" Insignia Set, C.1915 Auction was held in August 1986

was held in August 1986

inscribed below “Für Rettung aus Gefahr” (German - For Rescue from Danger)

as a way for Continental and French officers to maintain their bonds of friendship and to recognize the ideals for which they fought to secure the independence of the United States

He was awarded the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross on September 19

the reverse with the typical 'A' (Assmann) logo and larger style spun rivets

Canada. A 134Th Infantry Battalion "48Th Highlanders" Insignia Set, C.1915 Auction was held in August 1986Glengarry Badge: in browning copper, voided, maker marked "ELLIS BROS TORONTO" on the reverse, measuring 46. 5 mm (w) x 58. 2 mm (h), one of two lugs intact; Collar Tab Pair: in browning copper, voided, maker marked "ELLIS BROS TORONTO" on their reverses, measuring 26. 7 mm (w) x 34. 3 mm (h) each, both lugs intact; and Shoulder Title: in bronze gilt, measuring 30. 5 mm (w) x 13. 2 mm (h), both lugs intact, traces of gilt remains. Extremely fine.