Geschwader Boelcke Cufftitle GTRexclude yellow felt-finished platform medal bed

yellow felt-finished platform medal bed with a recessed area for the Grand Cross and a slotted area for the Breast Star

Walter headed overseas arriving in England 14th February 1916 as a member of the Canadian Field Artillery

The unit was mobilized for action during the First World War

issued on water-resistant paper

Geschwader Boelcke Cufftitle GTRexclude yellow felt-finished platform medal bedGeschwader Boelcke Cufftitle achine embroidered version for NCOs and enlisted, in silver colored cotton threads, centering Gothic style script Geschwader Boelcke, on dark blue woven wool; length approx. 45cm (17 1 2 inches), of good quality, worn example, showing age and wear, in good condition