Germany, SS. A Mint 29th Waffen Grenadier Division of the SS (1st Italian) Sleeve Insignia consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac Ayres was awarded the Gold

Ayres was awarded the Gold Star lieu of a Second Award of the Legion of Merit with Combat "V" for actions taken from August 31

Germany (DDR

He was posted to the Canadian Army Medical Depot at Westenhanger

the reverse bearing Hoffmann’s handwritten signature and dedication in black ink

He was present at the battle of Tel-el-Kebir

Germany, SS. A Mint 29th Waffen Grenadier Division of the SS (1st Italian) Sleeve Insignia consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac Ayres was awarded the Gold(Waffen SS rmelabzeichen 29. Waffen Grenadier Division der SS). Constructed of black wool, the obverse bearing a machine embroidered golden yellow fasces with details highlighted in red threading, surrounded by a golden yellow border, unmarked, measuring 50 mm (w) x 60 mm (h), in unissued and near mint condition.