Weidinger received the German Cross in Gold on November 26 as commander of the SS Panzer Reconnaissance Battalion 2 of 2nd SS Panzer Division “Das Reich”
one of their parachutes failed to open
2) A Veterans and Warriors medal
integral ring on the reverse
stating that he had three years' previous military service with the Government Rifles in New Zealand
Canada, CEF. A 194th Infantry Battalion "Edmonton Highlanders" Shoulder Title United Republic of Weidinger received the German CrossIn browning copper, unmarked, measuring 50. 8 mm (w) x 28 mm (h), both lugs intact, extremely fine. Footnote: The Battalion was raised in Edmonton and District with mobilization headquarters at Edmonton, Alberta under the authority of G. O. 69, July 15, 1916. The Battalion sailed November 14, 1916 under the command of Lieutenant Colonel W. C. Craig with a strength of 31 officers and 906 other ranks. In England, the Battalion was absorbed into the 9th