An Imperial German Navy (Kaiserliche Marine) Ensign (Fähnrich) Cap Badge certificate_of_authenticity Private Keillor embarked for Canada

Private Keillor embarked for Canada aboard the Ex-Vessel W-1129 "Ile de France" on August 5

with backing steel plate

inscribed "COLLEGIO" to the left

Although Germany had surrendered to the Allies a day earlier

097 other ranks under the command of Lieutenant-Colonel F

An Imperial German Navy (Kaiserliche Marine) Ensign (Fähnrich) Cap Badge certificate_of_authenticity Private Keillor embarked for CanadaGold coloured bullion wire, in various textures, illustrating an open ended wreath surmounted by the Imperial crown, the wreath surrounding a tri colour cockade in silvered and black metal with a red felt centre, on a black wool base, padded, stamped in blue ink "M243" on the khaki cotton mesh backer, 62 mm x 75 mm, scattered gilt wear and surface oxidation evident, very fine. (C: 102