Germany, Weimar Republic. A Marine Brigade Of Löwenfeld Cross, I Class, C.1920 certificate_of_authenticity 3 mm (w) x 32

3 mm (w) x 32

" Birchall received the fifth clasp for service to the Canadian Forces' Decoration (CD) in 1996 and is the only member of the Canadian military to have earned five clasps

constructed of burgundy faux leather (leatherette) exterior

the interior lining showing wear and soiling from active use

and and is maker marked “NS64” below the left chin strap buckle (“NS” for Vereinigte Deutsche Nickelwerke

Germany, Weimar Republic. A Marine Brigade Of Löwenfeld Cross, I Class, C.1920 certificate_of_authenticity 3 mm (w) x 32A cross paty constructed of bronze, the obverse centre bearing a fouled anchor superimposed on a wreath of half laurel and half oak leaves, a V. and an L. are at either side of the anchor, the arms are pebbled, the 12 oclock arm bears 31 Mai and the 6 oclock arm bears 1920, the reverse is plain and bears the number and maker mark Nr. 317 GES GESCHTZT P. KST BERLIN C. 19 SEYGELSTR 19. A, with a vertical pinback with a round wire catch, measuring 40. 94