Germany, Imperial. A Prinzen Size Imperial Submarine (U-Boat) Badge certificate_of_authenticity Kirkham was an Acting Lance

Kirkham was an Acting Lance Corporal with the 50th Infantry Battalion "Calgary Regiment" when he was Killed in Action on October 22

A fine example of a Prussian Order of the Red Eagle Cross Fourth Class (Roter Adler Orden Kreuz 4

and was entitled to three clasps (original letter from Militia Headquarters

in gilt metal

The citation states that Michaelis “is cited for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding service in a position of great trust and responsibility during the period 3 July 1950 to 15 May 1951

Germany, Imperial. A Prinzen Size Imperial Submarine (U-Boat) Badge certificate_of_authenticity Kirkham was an Acting Lance(U Boot Kriegsabzeichen). An ovular badge constructed of gilded zink, the obverse centre bears the cut out image of a submarine, encompassed by a laurel wreath tied with ribbons topped by a German State Crown, the reverse is plain and bears a horizontal pinback with a flat catch, marked WH encompassed by an ovular border on the pin, measuring 30. 50 mm (w) x 30. 41 mm (h), weighing 6. 7 g, very fine.