A First War 45Th Infantry Battalion "Manitoba Regiment" Cap Badge Auction Archive his Iron Cross 1st Class

his Iron Cross 1st Class Award Document (named to "Leutnant Wilhelm Gisbert Groos"

gilt wear on the frame

embarking Italy on February 24th and disembarking in France on the 26th

Fletcher was transferred to the Canadian Field Artillery for overseas service in the French theatre as a Gunner

two thin straps of leather attached to the medal

A First War 45Th Infantry Battalion "Manitoba Regiment" Cap Badge Auction Archive his Iron Cross 1st ClassCanada: Pickled copper, maker marked "R. J. INGLIS TORONTO" on the reverse, 36. 8 mm x 43 mm, both lugs intact, scattered surface wear and contact marks, better than very fine. Footnote: The Battalion was raised in Manitoba with mobilization headquarters at Brandon under the authority of G. O. 86, July 1, 1915. The Battalion sailed March 13, 1916 under the command of Lieutenant Colonel F. J. Clarke with a strength of 38 officers and 720 other ranks,