Germany, Hj. A High Command Decoration For Distinguished Foreigners Hold he was the youngest Canadian

he was the youngest Canadian to lead a division in action

Soiled original ribbon

the reverse with a black wool backer

The blade washer remains relatively supple and is intact

as part of the Canadian Corps

Germany, Hj. A High Command Decoration For Distinguished Foreigners Hold he was the youngest Canadian(Ehrenzeichen der Reichsjugendfhrung der HJ fr verdiente Auslnder). Constructed of gilded and silvered bronze with multi coloured enamels, obverse presenting with a German national eagle clutching clutching a HJ diamond insignia, on white enameled background circumscribed by brown enameled ring with gilt inscription, reverse with a horizontal pinback and three rivets holding eagle in place visible, unmarked, measuring 32. 50 mm (w) x 33. 86 mm (h),