Germany, Heer. An Obergefreiter’s Greatcoat, c. 1939 consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac then by the 21st Battalion

then by the 21st Battalion on June 16th

Information about the badge has been almost as scarce as genuine examples of the award itself - until now

A cap badge presenting a soldier on horseback

The unit served in Newfoundland from 1941 to 1943

1945 (three pages

Germany, Heer. An Obergefreiter’s Greatcoat, c. 1939 consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac then by the 21st Battalion(Heer Mantel fr einen Obergefreiter). A well preserved Heer Obergefreiters greatcoat, constructed of field grey wool. It features a turned down collar which is topped by a layer of dark green wool cloth, and which features a reverse integral strap for flush closure against the elements. The shoulders are topped by straps which are constructed of dark green wool and trimmed with black piping, each measuring 45 mm (w) x 115 mm (l). Stitched onto the