Germany, Heer. An Iron Cross Ii Class & Life Saving Medal Certificate To Gefreiter Bode Auction Archive This political and social turbulence

This political and social turbulence that began with the Spanish-American War prevented the turnaround parties from establishing a true liberal democracy

with chrysanthemum petals at the base of each wing

Cook's words perhaps best sum up George Busk the man:

Knight’s grade was issued to junior Officers while higher grades were generally awarded to the Austrian (and later Austro-Hungarian) Officers of noble birth or high ranking military leaders

Footnote: Captain John A Carlaw is shown on the roll of the 294 man Grand Trunk Railway Brigade and is listed on page 183 of the "Canada General Service Medal Roll

Germany, Heer. An Iron Cross Ii Class & Life Saving Medal Certificate To Gefreiter Bode Auction Archive This political and social turbulenceAn Iron Cross 2nd Class certificate to Gefreiter (lance corporal) Wilhelm Bode of Fsilier Company 340. Dated to 30 November 1944 and signed in black ink by Oberst (colonel) Theodor Tolsdorff (1909 1978), a recipient of the Knights Cross with Diamonds. Measuring 140 mm (w) x 192 mm (h), presenting light creasing and scuffing of the edges, and light soiling, remains very fine. A Life Saving Medal certificate to Mr. Willi Bode in Brest (France) for life