A Catholic Wehrmachtspfarrer/Chaplain’s Silver Pectoral Cross Auction strong lettering

strong lettering

period replacement pin but this is a positive alteration as the original pin was simply a prong which was not secure and has been upgraded by the recipient

0-732643 Second Lieutenant (Bombardier) George McCandless

ontario prior to enlisting in September 1915

measures 45 mm x 940 mm

A Catholic Wehrmachtspfarrer/Chaplain’s Silver Pectoral Cross Auction strong letteringAn official issue Wehrmachtspfarrer Kriegspfarrer (Wehrmacht Champlain Wartime Chaplain) pectoral cross; the cross constructed of silver (marked 800 for silver content on the reverse), with a dark wood insert on the obverse upon which is affixed a depiction of the crucified Jesus of Nazareth. The pendant is suspended from a silver chain constructed of multiple rounded interlocking loops. The pendant measures 65 mm x 44 mm, suspended from a 444 mm long