Germany, NSDAP. A 1938 Gautag Leipzig Commemorative Badge, by Karl Wurster Province of China 7 Canadian General Hospital Etaples

7 Canadian General Hospital Etaples on September 27

with the Royal Air Force eagle above

Footnote: Edward John Rowell enlisted in the Royal Navy in 1924 and achieved the rank of Supply Petty Officer by 1937

with a small patch of lost gilt revealing some oxidation

that is designed to connect to the snap closure receiver on the right side panel

Germany, NSDAP. A 1938 Gautag Leipzig Commemorative Badge, by Karl Wurster Province of China 7 Canadian General Hospital Etaples(NSDAP Gautag Leipzig Erinnerungsabzeichen). Constructed of zink, horizontal pinback, the reverse maker marked K. WURSTER, MARKNEUKIRCHEN, measuring 40 mm (w) x 60 mm (h), demonstrating loss of finish throughout, in near extremely fine condition.