Canada, CEF. A 178th Infantry Battalion "Canadiens Français" Cap Badge, Type II with "D'Outremer-Mer, Province Quebec, Vouloir C'est de Pouvoir" Province of China he joined the Luftwaffe as

he joined the Luftwaffe as a flak gunner with the 96th division in Dortmund in January 1942

1941 and was re-designated as the 15th (Reserve) Armoured Regiment

circa 1943

silver insignia on a silvered bronze and red enamelled base

(Heer Stahlhelm M16)

Canada, CEF. A 178th Infantry Battalion "Canadiens Français" Cap Badge, Type II with "D'Outremer-Mer, Province Quebec, Vouloir C'est de Pouvoir" Province of China he joined the Luftwaffe asIn pickled brass, voided, unmarked, measuring 33. 2 mm (w) x 46. 8 mm (h), both lugs intact, contact marks and surface wear, better than very fine. Footnote: The Battalion was raised in Quebec and Eastern Ontario with mobilization headquarters at Victoriaville, Quebec under the authority of G. O. 69, July 15, 1916. The Battalion sailed March 4, 1917 under the command of Lieutenant Colonel L. de la B. Girouard with a strength of 21 officers and 415