Germany. A Set Of Volunteer Army Turkestan Legion Enlisted Man’s Shoulder Straps GTRexclude 33 mm x 35

33 mm x 35

the gilding has faded slightly but is generally very well preserved

It was determined that he be declared "Fit for Duty" under Category "C" (Home Service in Canada only) and that he would incur a minimum period of disability of approximately six months

He is buried in the Toronto Cemetery in Somme

He was wounded once on July 27

Germany. A Set Of Volunteer Army Turkestan Legion Enlisted Man’s Shoulder Straps GTRexclude 33 mm x 35(Feiwillige Turkistanische Legion Schulterklappen). Constructed of bluish green wool, with light blue Waffenfarbe piping indicating Volunteer Turkestan Legion; the underside with field grey wool; measuring 60 mm (w) x 107 mm (h); in overall mint and unissued condition.