Germany. A Scarce Wehrmacht Alpine Leader Badge By Deschler Auction to mark the circumstances of

to mark the circumstances of the sinking of the Cunard liner RSM Lusitania in May 1915

promoted to Captain

He was a resident of Hamilton when he signed his Attestation Paper as a Private (757150) with the 120th Infantry Battalion "13th Royal Regiment/Hamilton Battalion"

hinged along the top edge

bottom arm marked "W 938 "

Germany. A Scarce Wehrmacht Alpine Leader Badge By Deschler Auction to mark the circumstances ofA fine example of a worn but well preserved Heeresbergfhrer Abzeichen; in gilt tombac with white and green enamels; the obverse with an Edelwei flower riveted to the reverse, but slightly loose; vertical pinback; maker marked Deschler & Sohn, Mnchen 9 on the reverse; measuring 42. 81 mm (w) x 42. 78 mm (h); weighing 32. 2 grams; a lightly worn example, with light contact marks on the badge; in overall extremely fine condition.