Canada. A Rare Second War Garrison Battalion Officer’s Cap Badge, 1942 Auction A multiple-rayed eight pointed star

A multiple-rayed eight pointed star in silver

A Bavarian Order of Military Merit with Swords

A silver gilt Seipel’s Cross in red enamels

It is obvious from later testimony that he was much less successful in explaining the significance of the document or making the Native people true partners in the process

and a round wire catch soldered on a small round plate

Canada. A Rare Second War Garrison Battalion Officer’s Cap Badge, 1942 Auction A multiple-rayed eight pointed starThe badge presents a crowned bronze oval inscribed GARRISON BATTALION with the obverse center presenting a white metal overlay of three towers, the base presents a banner with the inscription STAND FAST, the reverse presents two lugs at 3 and 9 oclock, very minor wear, lovely patina, in near mint condition. Footnote: The Garrison Battalions were composed of individuals deemed unfit to serve overseas. The units were created on June 16, 1942.