A Canadian Volunteer Service Medal
it was called the First Nucleus of Assault Gliders under command of Lieutenant-Colonel Adolfo Contoli (later General)
The body is completed by a black lacquered vulcanfibre visor extending outward in a downward slope
constructed of multi-coloured cotton machine embroidery
Footnote: Gerald Alfred Learn was born on August 23
Germany, Third Reich. A Mixed Lot Of Badges And Insignia GTRexclude A Canadian Volunteer Service Medal(Abzeichen und Insignien). A lot of three badges and insignia, including: 1. An Infantry Assault Badge, Silver Grade, constructed of silvered zink, the obverse consisting of an oval oak leaf wreath, joined together at the bottom by ribbon, topped by a Heer style German national eagle clutching a mobile swastika, diagonally across the badge is a Karabiner 98k rifle with the bayonet attached and the carrying sling hanging from the rifle, the reverse