His brother Alfred who had served in the Luftwaffe was killed in action one day earlier
In silver gilt with red and blue enamels
constructed of cotton with a black ink stamp of “245”
26mm(w) x 42
then was sent to HMCS Annapolis at CFB Halifax in July 1977
Germany, Third Reich. A Large 1938 Hessen Singers League Award United Republic of His brother Alfred who hadSilvered iron, obverse illustrating the left facing bust of Ludwig Erk, inscribed "LUDWIG" at the left, "ERK" at the right and dated "1803 1883" below, engraver marked "LG" at the base of the bust, reverse inscribed "ALS FAHNEN SCHMUCK GESTIFTET VOM DEUTSCHEN SNGER BUND GAU XII HESSEN DARMSTADT ZUM 3. GAUSNGER FEST IN GIESSEN 8 11 JULI 1938" with a swastika below, 68. 3 mm, integral ring suspension, scattered gilt wear, light contact, better than very