Germany, SA. An Early Kepi for Enlisted Ranks Province of China Stitched onto the upper left

Stitched onto the upper left arm is an insignia consisting of the emblem of 1re Armée (1st Army)

dedicated to the 338 airmen who lost their lives while serving with 626 Squadron between November 1943 and August 1945

born Welland Ontario

(Deutsche Schutzdivision Erinnerungsabzeichen)

Germany, SA. An Early Kepi for Enlisted Ranks Province of China Stitched onto the upper left(Sturmabteilung Schaftmtze fr Mannschaften). A Sturmabteilung (SA) kepi for Enlisted ranks, constructed of light brown cotton cloth. It consists of a central canister with rigid internal reinforcements and a flat crown. The former is flanked on each side by dual ventilation holes, all of which are reinforced with magnetic metal grommets. Surrounding the canister are fold down side walls which fasten in place at the front with a single silvered brass