Canada, Commonwealth. A Second War Cfd Group, Royal Regina Rifles, Wounded On April 5, 1945 Auction flanked by a NSAP-style German

flanked by a NSAP-style German national eagle clutching a wreathed mobile swastika and an inscription of “DER ALTEN GARDE” (“THE OLD GUARD”)

The inner and outer sides of the wreath feature a thin red enameled ring with a silver core in the middle

originally with an embossed RAD insignia in the centre of a large swastika in the upper left corner

Craddock was discharged from hospital on October 12th

She was armed with six 28 cm (11 inch) guns in two triple gun turrets

Canada, Commonwealth. A Second War Cfd Group, Royal Regina Rifles, Wounded On April 5, 1945 Auction flanked by a NSAP-style German1939 1945 Star; France and Germany Star; Canadian Volunteer Service Medal with Overseas Clasp; War Medal 1939 1945; and Canadian Forces' Decoration with Ten Years Additional Service Clasp, QEII (CPL G. R. THOMSON). Naming is engraved on the CFD, the four Second War awards are un named as issued. Mounted to a suspension with swing bar pinback, as worn by the veteran, both silver medals with dark patinas, scattered gilt wear on the CFD, light contact,