Canada, CEF. Two First War 1st Tank Battalion Collar Badges Hold a II Class medal depicting

a II Class medal depicting medical staff aiding an injured solider

Footnote: The National Order of Merit was instituted on April 8

and numbered 125/580

The Cross resembles somewhat the Cross for War Merit (Croce al Merito di Guerra) and is often referred to as the ‘Croce al Merito di Guerra per le Operazioni Militari in Spagna’ (Cross for War Merit for the Military Operations in Spain)

with some oxidation and wear evident

Canada, CEF. Two First War 1st Tank Battalion Collar Badges Hold a II Class medal depictingIncludes: 1. Officer's Collar Badge: in gilt pickled brass, unmarked, measuring 38. 5 mm (w) x 27. 5 mm (h), horizontal pinback. 2. Enlisted Man's Collar Badge: in pickled brass, unmarked, measuring 39 mm (w) x 28 mm (h), both lugs intact. Both badges illustrate a tank surmounted by the royal crown, the tank above two inscribed ribbon banners, "1st TANK BATTALION" and "CANADA". Very light contact, together, near extremely fine. Footnote: The 1st Tank