He was transferred to the Canadian Artillery Pool onOctober 28th
horizontal pinback along with a ring suspension affixed to the reverse
He was discharged from the RCAF in August of 1945
The boots have retained their shape
Grand Cross Badge: multi-piece construction
Germany, Federal Republic. An Order Of Merit Of The Federal Republic, By Steinhauer & Lück GTRexclude He was transferred to the(Verdienstorden der Bundesrepublik Deutschland) Instituted 7 September 1951. A Leopold cross paty constructed of gilt bronze and multi coloured enamels, the obverse centre bearing a black enamel eagle, the arms are of red enamel with gilt borders, the reverse is the same as the obverse, with an arabesque detailing at the top, on a red, gold and black ribbon tied in a bow, the reverse bears a horizontal pinback, measuring 60. 78 mm (w) x 71. 60 mm (h),