An Infantry Badge Bronze Grade; Marked “8” Hold Five Republican Era Italian Medals

Five Republican Era Italian Medals & Awards - Long Service Cross

frequently suffered from gastro intestinal disorder in civilian life

He enlisted with the 1st Canadian Pioneers

Civil (MBE)

The assault cost the life of the 10th Infantry Battalion's Commanding Officer

An Infantry Badge Bronze Grade; Marked “8” Hold Five Republican Era Italian MedalsBadge in bronzed zinc, with unique set up on reverse (but identical to General Assault Badge type known as unknown maker #10), pin marked 8 (possibly for maker Ferdinand Hoffsttter, Bonn), in hardly worn condition, although bronze finish is mostly gone. A very scarce type of infantry badge.