Canada, CEF. A Memorial Scroll, 3rd Battalion, Battle of Mount Sorrel KIA Heer. A Flak/Artillery Hauptmann’s Service Tunic if not the first fraternity

if not the first fraternity

Awarded to associated citizens in recognition of extraordinary merit

enamelled red with a white frame

the obverse presents a central laurel wreath with a Luftwaffe-style eagle clutching a swastika

The reverse of the button is stamped with a Reichszeugmeisterei (RZM) logo and maker code “M5/65” for Gebrüder Wegerhoff

Canada, CEF. A Memorial Scroll, 3rd Battalion, Battle of Mount Sorrel KIA Heer. A Flak/Artillery Hauptmann’s Service Tunic if not the first fraternityAs originally framed, with minor debrie in frame, measuring 19. 5 cm (w) x 30 cm (h), loose in frame, but untouched, very fine. Footnote: George Rogers, from Barrie Ontario, was with the Central Ontario Regiment, 3rd Battalion when he was reported missing on June 13th 1916. On June 13, 1916, the 3rd Battalion (Toronto Regiment), CEF, was located in the front line trenches east of Ypres, Belgium, engaging in the final hours of the Battle of Mount