An Rdk State Federation Of Families Badge certificate_of_authenticity maker markings “Haurich Dresden

maker markings “Haurich Dresden

1916 and diagnosed with Furunculosis (skin inflanation that usually starts with a single infection

crazing and wear in the leather

The logic was that the interior of the province was where a mounted unit should flourish and that many men with experience as riders would welcome an opportunity to join such an organization

that he had served with the 1st Infantry Battalion (1914-1919) and the 3rd Battalion Engineers CEF in England and France

An Rdk State Federation Of Families Badge certificate_of_authenticity maker markings “Haurich Dresden"Abzeichen des Reichsbundes der Kinderreichen". Silvered bronze with red and black enamels, marked "GES. GESCH." (Gesetzlich Geschtzt) and maker marked "F. K. O." on the reverse, 24. 8 mm, horizontal pinback, intact enamels, chipping evident in the black enamels above the "D", scattered silvering wear on the reverse, very fine.