An Iron Cross First Class 1939 by Zimmermann - Magnetic core
the bear with its paws raised
silvered zinc wreath mounted to a bronzed zinc cross base
`Tamu Road' on March 12 to April 4
and was received on July 17th
Canada, CEF. A 179Th Infantry Battalion "Cameron Highlanders Of Canada" Glengarry Badge, C.1916 GTRexclude An Iron Cross First ClassIn browning copper, voided, maker marked "DINGWALL" on the reverse, measuring 52. 7 mm (w) x 55 mm (h), both lugs and pin intact, greening evident on the reverse, contact marks, better than very fine. Footnote: The Battalion was raised in Winnipeg, Manitoba under the authority of G. O. 69, July 15, 1916. The Battalion sailed October 4, 1916, under the command of Lieutenant Colonel J. Y. Reid with a strength of 32 officers and 890 other ranks. In