Canada, Commonwealth. A Second War Medal Bar and Insignia Set, Highland Light Infantry visually-hidden His defence relied almost entirely

His defence relied almost entirely on the argument that he was merely following orders in conformity to "the leader principle" (Führerprinzip) and his personal oath of loyalty to Hitler

Measuring 290 mm (w) x 230 mm (h)

5) A Dienstauszeichnung (Long Service Award)

maker marked ""WALGO" KIERSPE i/W" on the reverse

Canada, Commonwealth. A Second War Medal Bar and Insignia Set, Highland Light Infantry visually-hidden His defence relied almost entirelyA Second War Medal Bar, swing mounted, horizontal pin on the reverse, comprising: The 1939 45 Star; Italy Star; France and Germany Star; Defence Medal; Canada Volunteer Service Medals (with clasp); War Medal all full size, with light wear and areas of discolouration, remains very fine. Two printed HIGHLAND LIGHT INFANTRY CANADA shoulder flashes, yellow on green canvas, reinforced reverse, threads denoting uniform removal, measures 123 mm (w) x 40. 5