Germany, SS. A Mint and Unissued Late War Waffen-SS M43 Field-Cap Trapezoid Insignia United Republic of The Life Saving Medal certificate

The Life Saving Medal certificate is named to Obergendarm (senior policeman) Heinrich Gelchsheimer of the Fortress Police in Straßburg (Alsace)

Footnote: Samuel Hanford McKee was born on October 11

the 125th Anniversary of the Confederation of Canada Medal (1992)

His successful path in the organisation is outlined by the documents in this collection and doesn’t need to be repeated here

800 up to 1937

Germany, SS. A Mint and Unissued Late War Waffen-SS M43 Field-Cap Trapezoid Insignia United Republic of The Life Saving Medal certificate(Waffen SS Mtzenabzeichen). A mint and unissued late war Dachau style Waffen SS M43 field cap trapezoid insignia, constructed of field grey wool, the obverse bearing a machine embroidered silvery grey Totenkopf with details highlighted in black threading, topped by an SS style German national eagle with outstretched wings clutching a wreathed mobile swastika, unmarked, measuring 75 mm (w) x 55 mm (l), in mint and unissued condition.