An Army Issued German Cross In Gold; Cloth Version Hold August 1st

August 1st

Hill served from 1886-1914 with the 44th Lincoln and Welland Regiment

He served as an Aviation Cadet from December 1942 to October 1943 and was on Active Duty beginning on October 1

very tiny enamel chipping

An Army Issued German Cross In Gold; Cloth Version Hold August 1stAn Army Issued German Cross in Gold; Cloth Version Army issued dark gray green cloth base, silver bullion and gray embroidered rays, raised gold coloured metal ring, inscribed "1941" on the ring and trimmed in red embroidery and twisted silver bullion wire, embroidered black swastika in the centre trimmed in silver bullion wire, on a white cotton field, 73 mm, mothing evident, the ring off centre, fine.