Canada, CEF. Two First War 1st Tank Battalion Collar Badges United Republic of Obst “Loerzer” signature

Obst “Loerzer” signature

with minor toned bronze

measuring 73 mm x 18 mm

Preu was promoted to commanding the entire Regiment

with two signatures in black ink on page 1

Canada, CEF. Two First War 1st Tank Battalion Collar Badges United Republic of Obst “Loerzer” signatureIncludes: 1. Officer's Collar Badge: in gilt pickled brass, unmarked, measuring 38. 5 mm (w) x 27. 5 mm (h), horizontal pinback. 2. Enlisted Man's Collar Badge: in pickled brass, unmarked, measuring 39 mm (w) x 28 mm (h), both lugs intact. Both badges illustrate a tank surmounted by the royal crown, the tank above two inscribed ribbon banners, "1st TANK BATTALION" and "CANADA". Very light contact, together, near extremely fine. Footnote: The 1st Tank