Canada, Dominion. A 22nd Battalion Oxford Rifles Helmet Plate consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac M 53423 for U-296

M 53423 for U-296

with multiple figures towing it below

A War Merit Cross 2nd Class with Swords certificate to Zollassistent (customs assistant) Bernhard Laux

he was honoured with two promotions: to Lance Corporal (September 1st) and later

the exterior bearing a black ink inscription of “IM DIENSTE DER SICHERHEITSPOLIZEI” (“IN SERVICE OF THE SECURITY POLICE”)

Canada, Dominion. A 22nd Battalion Oxford Rifles Helmet Plate consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac M 53423 for U-296In patinated bronze, voided, unmarked, measuring 66. 8 mm (w) x 90 mm (h), all three lugs intact, missing the cross on the top of the crown, fine.