Canada, CEF. A Rare 2nd Canadian Tank Battalion Collar Badge, by Hemsley, 1918 consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac topped by a handwritten inscription

topped by a handwritten inscription

silver gilt with black and white enamels

consisting of the inscription “Pour Le Mérite” from the left cross arm to the right ending on the bottom arm

The cap measures approximately 20 cm (w) x 25 cm (l) x 12

with a dedication praising Kozhedub’s wartime role in fighting against fascist German invaders

Canada, CEF. A Rare 2nd Canadian Tank Battalion Collar Badge, by Hemsley, 1918 consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac topped by a handwritten inscriptionOther Ranks. An extremely rare collar badge, in pickled brass and manufactured by Hemsley, measuring 39 mm (w) x 27. 6 mm (h), very fine.