Canada, Dominion. A Set of M1904 97th Algonquin Rifles Badges Heer. A Flak/Artillery Hauptmann’s Service Tunic after 1939 the rank of

after 1939 the rank of Kreisleiter began to be phased out

A third reich period WHW (Winterhilfswerk des Deutschen Volkes/Winter Relief of the German People) Saar region donation badge

and include running marks and slight pitting to the blade

Constructed of non-magnetic metal and enamel

It aims were stated as: 1

Canada, Dominion. A Set of M1904 97th Algonquin Rifles Badges Heer. A Flak/Artillery Hauptmann’s Service Tunic after 1939 the rank of1. Cap Badge in blackened bronze, reverse with dual lugs and marked J. R. Gaunt, Montreal, measuring 44. 3 mm (w) x 35 mm (w), 2. Matching sets of m1904 collar badges, blackened bronze, marked on reverse, 39. 1 mm (w) x 29. 2 mm (h); 3. 97th Algonquin Shoulder title, in blackened bronze, marked on reverse J. R. Gaunt & Sons BIRM, 24. 1 mm (h) x 51. 5 mm (w), near extremely fine as a lot and better examples of these early badges are likely not to be