Germany, SS. A Waffen-SS Field Cap Totenkopf Insignia, Battlefield Retrieval Archive (Gebirgsjäger-Regiment 100 Kreta Erinnerungsmedaille)

(Gebirgsjäger-Regiment 100 Kreta Erinnerungsmedaille)

His first engagement was at the Battle of Salla in Finland in July 1941

Coast Guard Command Afloat Badge (in silvered and gilt metal

reverse illustrating a tablet inscribed "PRIX du MINISTRE de la GUERRE" (Award of the Minister of War)

Germany, SS. A Waffen-SS Field Cap Totenkopf Insignia, Battlefield Retrieval Archive (Gebirgsjäger-Regiment 100 Kreta Erinnerungsmedaille)(Waffen SS Totenkopf fr die Schiffchen Einheitsfeldmtze M43). Constructed of black rayon, the obverse bearing a machine embroidered silver grey SS style Totenkopf with details executed in black threading, unmarked, measuring 32 mm (w) x 30 mm (h), demonstrating minor soiling throughout, a battlefield retrieved elongated tooth example as found on page 198 of Insignia and Artifacts of the Waffen SS, Michael D. Beaver, 2012, most often used on M43 field