Canada. A 4Th Special Service Company Insignia Set United Republic of circumscribed “Für verdienstliche tätigkeit aud

circumscribed “Für verdienstliche tätigkeit aud dem Gebiete des Feuerwehr und Rettungswesens” (German- for meritorious service in fire fighting and rescue service)

measuring 78 mm (w) x 77 mm (h)

the resistance led by Birchall helped to reduce the Allied death rate from an average of 30% to less than 2%

with a bow-tied tri-colour ribbon sewn in place at the top

31 mm x 125 mm)

Canada. A 4Th Special Service Company Insignia Set United Republic of circumscribed “Für verdienstliche tätigkeit audCap Badge: in copper, maker marked "O. B. ALLAN" on the reverse, measuring 36. 7 mm (w) x 48. 3 mm (h), intact lugs; and Collar Tab Pair: in copper, maker marked "O. B. ALLAN" on their reverses, measuring 25. 3 mm (w) x 34. 5 mm (h) each, intact lugs. Extremely fine.