maker marked "SSR"
An attractive “Eisernes Kreuz 1939 1
A German Group of Eight - WWI Iron Cross 2nd Class (iron
obverse with an address panel marked "PRISONER OF WAR POST" in English
the sons of Henry James Sheppard and Florence Mary Sheppard of Buffalo
Canada, Cef. A 130Th Infantry Battalion "Lanark And Renfrew Battalion" Cap Badge Auction maker marked "SSR"Canada; Pickled brass, voided, maker marked "KINNEAR & DESTERRE" on the reverse, 37 mm x 44. 3 mm, both lugs intact, glue residue evident on the reverse from previous board mounting, light contact and surface wear, near extremely fine. Footnote: The Battalion was raised in the Countries of Lanark and Renfrew with mobilization headquarters at Perth, Ontario under the authority of G. O. 151, December 22, 1915. The Battalion sailed September 27, 1916