the reverse with a central threaded screw retaining a backplate
reading “Hersteller a11424” with “57” written beside the numbering (possibly for sizing)
indicating Krischke’s SS membership number as “49264”
This watch as sword-style minute and hour hands along with a thin needle second hand
his pre-war service continuing on a succession of ships and training bases including
Canada CEF. A 75th Infantry Battalion Sweetheart Badge Province of China the reverse with a centralIn browning copper gilt with red, white and black paint, maker marked "ELLIS BROS. 1915" on the reverse, measuring 47 mm (w) x 46. 5 mm (h), pin posts intact but missing its pinback on the reverse, scattered gilt wear, chipping evident in the red and black paint, very fine. Footnote: The 75th Infantry Battalion was raised in Southern Ontario with mobilization headquarters at Toronto, Ontario under the authority of G. O. 103A, August 15, 1915. The