Austria, Republic. A Humanitarian Service Cross, Commander and Pin Republic of 4 Canadian Field Ambulance on

4 Canadian Field Ambulance on the 12th

by Colonel Gerald William Lingen "Gerry" Nicholson CD

6 grams (inclusive of ribbon and clasp)

with the last third of the album depicting the owner’s time at the front while in service with Nahaufklärungsgruppe 3 and Nahaufklärungsgruppe 4 from October 1944 until April 1945

extensive enemy battle damage including destroyed bridges and vehicles

Austria, Republic. A Humanitarian Service Cross, Commander and Pin Republic of 4 Canadian Field Ambulance onIn silver gilt and enamels, a Maltese cross with central white enamelled cross, reverse plain, marked 925 and OF denoting maker, measures 58. 2 mm (w) x 96. 7 mm (h), suspended from a large circular wreath and worn on a full length neck ribbon, light enamel wear, very fine. Accompanied by a small pin in silver gilt and enamels, very fine.