Germany, Heer. An Officer’s Tropical Breast Eagle, by F.W. Assmann & Söhne Auction Archive 12 mm (w) x 26

12 mm (w) x 26

the reverse bearing central raised inscription of “FÜR TREUE DIENSTE” (“FOR FAITHFUL SERVICE”)

with moderate oxidation and loss of black finish evident to the core

Canada General Service Medal 1866-1870 (THOMAS PAGE BUTLER)

with Rifleman Thompson returning to duty with the Royal Regina Rifles on May 18th

Germany, Heer. An Officer’s Tropical Breast Eagle, by F.W. Assmann & Söhne Auction Archive 12 mm (w) x 26(Heer Tropen Brustadler fr Offiziere). Constructed of silvered zink, the obverse consisting of an elongated Wehrmacht eagle clutching a wreathed mobile swastika, the reverse with a crimped hinge and horizontal pinback meeting a round wire catch, maker marked with the logo of F. W. Assmann & Shne, Ldenscheid, measuring 95 mm (w) x 35 mm (h), demonstrating loss of finish throughout, a mid to late war example in very fine condition.