Germany, Heer. A Gebirgsjäger Officer’s Sleeve Insignia Auction Archive whereas the third badge issued

whereas the third badge issued had the "256" and "Canada" removed

but typical cross and case by maker Godet

With a sentimental tone

The certificate states that Major Nikolaus von Vormann is promoted to Lieutenant Colonel as of August 1

obverse centre exhibiting enameled Royal iconography

Germany, Heer. A Gebirgsjäger Officer’s Sleeve Insignia Auction Archive whereas the third badge issued(Heer Insignien fr Offiziere der Gebirgstruppe). Constructed of dark green wool, the obverse bearing a machine embroidered silver aluminum wire edelweiss with gold bullion wire stamen, set within a knotted border topped by a piton similarly executed in silver aluminum wire, the reverse retaining a fully intact paper liner, unmarked, measuring 50 mm (w) x 62 mm (h), in unissued and near mint condition.