Germany. A German Cross In Silver, By Deschler & Sohn Auction and framed Scroll (inscribed "Pte

and framed Scroll (inscribed "Pte

Grand Officer Breast Star: two-piece construction

According to his official statement he had to look after his parents and siblings

Ontario when he signed his Attestation Paper as a Private (6424715) with the 157th Infantry Battalion "Simcoe Foresters"

He was promoted to Lieutenant in September 1898

Germany. A German Cross In Silver, By Deschler & Sohn Auction and framed Scroll (inscribed "Pte(Deutsches Kreuz in Silber). Consisting of a double overlaid sunburst pattern with eight points; the center with a black enameled rotated (mobile) swastika, with the enamels well preserved without chipping of any kind and only minor contact marks; within a stamped silvered circular wreath impressed with oak leaves, ribbons, and the introduction year 1941; the inner and outer sides of the wreath feature a thin red enameled rings with a silver core in