Germany, Nskk. A 1936 Bayerische Ostmark Cross-Country Drive Plaque Archive Civil Merit

Civil Merit

is an extremely early issue of the award but an unknown maker ( possibly Juncker)

Baldwin was transferred to the 2nd Canadian Labour Battalion

the infantry was the "king of weapons"

Germany, Nskk. A 1936 Bayerische Ostmark Cross-Country Drive Plaque Archive Civil Merit(NSKK Bayerische Ostmark Gelndefahrt Erinnerungsplakette). A 1936 NSKK Bayerische Ostmark cross country drive commemorative plaque, constructed of a wooden base with scalloped edge, the obverse affixed with a bronze applique bearing a raised and finely detailed mountainous scene, topped by a NSKK insignia, in turn flanked by an inscription of III. BAYER. OSTMARK GELNDEFAHRT (THIRD BAYERISCHE OSTMARK CROSS COUNTRY TRIP), with a date of 7. JUNI 1936,