Germany. A Women’s Welfare Organization Membership Badge, By Karl Wurster Hold dated “1848-1898”

dated “1848-1898”

exhibiting rust on the metal hardware on the shoulder strap assembly

for bringing up ammunition under what regimental records describe as ‘a rain of bullets’

He was declared "Fit for Service" and returned to the 2nd Canadian Reserve Battalion

well-defined eagle's head

Germany. A Women’s Welfare Organization Membership Badge, By Karl Wurster Hold dated “1848-1898”(Deutsches Frauenwerk Mitgliedsabzeichen). In silvered bronze and black, and red enamels; vertical pinback; maker marked RZM M1 34 for Karl Wurster of Ldenscheid on the reverse; measuring 29. 98 mm (w) x 30. 87 mm (h); weighing 6. 7 grams; in overall very fine condition.