Germany. A German Cross In Silver, By Deschler & Sohn Auction Ontario when he signed his

Ontario when he signed his Attestation Paper as a Private (6424715) with the 157th Infantry Battalion "Simcoe Foresters"

According to his official statement he had to look after his parents and siblings

He was promoted to Lieutenant in September 1898

who was a recipient of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves and Swords

Germany. A German Cross In Silver, By Deschler & Sohn Auction Ontario when he signed his(Deutsches Kreuz in Silber). Consisting of a double overlaid sunburst pattern with eight points; the center with a black enameled rotated (mobile) swastika, with the enamels well preserved without chipping of any kind and only minor contact marks; within a stamped silvered circular wreath impressed with oak leaves, ribbons, and the introduction year 1941; the inner and outer sides of the wreath feature a thin red enameled rings with a silver core in