including a Reichsbahn/Reichspost eagle
The whole operation involved twenty-two Belgian troopers who were dropped in two groups
In gold with white and green enameling
He is documented as having received the Canadian General Service Medal with Red River 1870 clasp and is listed on page 38 of the "Canada General Service Medal Roll
The topic is “From the Volkswagen to the Panzer”
Germany, Wehrmacht. A Military Administration Service Badge For France GTRexclude including a Reichsbahn/Reichspost eagle(Militr Verwaltung frankreich). A badge of two piece construction, in silvered bronze, with red, white, and black enamels, the obverse presents a Wehrmacht style eagle clutching a wreathed mobile swastika, riveted to an enamelled oval base, reverse presents a horizontal retaining pin, the number 1039 is stamped on the reverse, measures 75. 69 mm (w) x 39. 45 mm (h), presents enamel damage near the base of the badge, and in very fine condition.