who commanded units up to army level during World War II
1940 and once more signed in pencil by von Briesen
He is listed on page 61 of the "Canada General Service Medal Roll
in uniform with early-style visor cap insignia and a SS-Standarten 12 cuff title clearly visible
affixed to a metal D-ring retaining a blackened leather loop
Serbia, Kingdom. An Order of St. Sava, V Class certificate_of_authenticity who commanded units up to(Orden Svetog Save). Instituted in 1883. Type III. (1921 1941). Saint in Green Robes. In silver with blue, white and red enamels, gilt centrepiece rings, painted obverse centrepiece, dated "1883" on the reverse, measuring 41. 3 mm (w) x 66. 7 mm (h inclusive of its crown and laterally pierced ball suspension), dark patina, enamels intact, damage to the cross surmounting the ball suspension, worn on the original trifold ribbon, remains very fine.