Canada, CEF. Two First War 1st Tank Battalion Collar Badges Hold The Cross resembles somewhat the

The Cross resembles somewhat the Cross for War Merit (Croce al Merito di Guerra) and is often referred to as the ‘Croce al Merito di Guerra per le Operazioni Militari in Spagna’ (Cross for War Merit for the Military Operations in Spain)

so officially Thomsen retired

with some oxidation and wear evident

Footnote: The National Order of Merit was instituted on April 8

Heinz Lenzer was born January 13th

Canada, CEF. Two First War 1st Tank Battalion Collar Badges Hold The Cross resembles somewhat theIncludes: 1. Officer's Collar Badge: in gilt pickled brass, unmarked, measuring 38. 5 mm (w) x 27. 5 mm (h), horizontal pinback. 2. Enlisted Man's Collar Badge: in pickled brass, unmarked, measuring 39 mm (w) x 28 mm (h), both lugs intact. Both badges illustrate a tank surmounted by the royal crown, the tank above two inscribed ribbon banners, "1st TANK BATTALION" and "CANADA". Very light contact, together, near extremely fine. Footnote: The 1st Tank