Austria, Imperial. An Order of the Golden Fleece, Smaller Version, by Rothe, c.1970 Auction By joining the Canadian Army

By joining the Canadian Army

the detailing in the wings

perforated with five holes for sew-on attachment and including a dark green wool liner

topped by inscription of “ALLES FÜR DEUTSCHLAND” (“EVERYTHING FOR GERMANY”)

he enlisted in the 146th Infantry Regiment but was transferred to the 59th Infantry Battalion

Austria, Imperial. An Order of the Golden Fleece, Smaller Version, by Rothe, c.1970 Auction By joining the Canadian Army(Ritterorden vom Goldenen Vlies). Instituted on 10 January 1429. Post 1945 Copy. A gilt copper alloy badge, smaller version, consisting of a heraldic rams fleece, suspended from a black slate coloured enamel flint, on either side of the flint are red enamelled flames, attached to a partially enamelled decorative link in the form a fire steel, this shows, in relief, a portrayal of Jason fighting the dragon and, above it, the device PRAETIUM LABORUM NON