In early 1944 he was promoted to SS-Oberführer
in uniform and with the unit’s collar tabs and sleeve insignia clearly visible
confirming his receipt of the accompanying awards (specified as the Sudetenland Medal
1944 and signed in blue ink by a Hauptmann (Captain) and the battalion’s Commander
he reported to the Cutter Northland at Seattle
Finland, Republic. A Lot of Four Second War Finnish Badges Hold In early 1944 he wasA Finnish Second War Wound Badge, in tombac, measures 36. 9 mm (d), reverse offers a vertical screwpost with a screwpost bearing the manufacturers mark of HOPEAJALOSTE OY HELSINKI, reverse dated 1939 1945, very fine. An Army Officers School Graduation Badge, bronze gilt insignia mounted to a silvered bronze and black enamelled cross, measures 37. 25 mm (d), reverse offers a vertical screwpost with screwplate marked A. BARCKOY H. KI, minor wear to