Germany, Wehrmacht. A Wound Badge, Silver Grade, By Rudolf Wächtler & Lange Archive Cottle was transferred to and

Cottle was transferred to and taken on strength by the 40th Canadian Reserve Battalion on July 6

What everyone was hoping for was a peaceful Christmas in the front line

followed by his detailing to the Dental Clinic twelve weeks later

First War Canadian Army Veterinary Corps Collar Tab: in browning copper

The ship was originally called the El Norte

Germany, Wehrmacht. A Wound Badge, Silver Grade, By Rudolf Wächtler & Lange Archive Cottle was transferred to and(Verwundetenabzeichen). An oval badge constructed of silvered zink, the obverse pebbled with a Stahlhelm in the centre bearing a mobile swastika, superimposed on crossed swords within a wreath of laurel leaves with a tied bow at the bottom, the reverse with a vertical pinback, maker marked L 55 for Rudolf Wchtler & Lange, Mittweida, measuring 36. 17 mm (w) x 43. 69 mm (h), weighing 20. 5 grams, and in near very fine condition