maker marked “KW” (Karl Wurster K
1918 the first military decoration of Soviet Russia
Commander's Cross and Knight's Cross
The collar is trimmed with olive-green threaded tresses and is flanked on each side by tabs
Canada, CEF. A 79th Infantry Battalion "Manitoba Battalion" Cap Badge Heer. A Flak/Artillery Hauptmann’s Service Tunic maker marked “KW” (Karl WursterIn pickled copper, voided, unmarked, measuring 37. 5 mm (w) x 44. 5 mm (h), both lugs bent but intact, very light contact, near extremely fine. Footnote: The 79th Infantry Battalion was raised in Manitoba and mobilized at Brandon, Manitoba under the authority of G. O. 103A, August 15, 1915. The Battalion sailed April 24, 1916 with a strength of 37 officers and 1,095 other ranks under the command of Lieutenant Colonel G. Clinglan. In England, the