A 1937 RDKl (National Association of German Small Animal Breeders/Reichsverband Deutscher Kleintierzüchter) Reichsbrieftaubenwesen “Für Hervorragende Flugleistung” medal
18 mm x 23
the son of James Edward Hipkiss and Mary Elizabeth Wilkinson-Hipkiss-Cudahy
Ripley was wounded and later received the Medal of Honor for his heroism as second in command of the 1st U
emigrated to America in 1662
Canada, Cef. A 249Th Infantry Battalion Cap Badge, C.1917 GTRexclude A 1937 RDKl (National AssociationIn pickled brass, voided, measuring 44. 7 mm (w) x 50. 5 mm (h), both lugs intact, very light contact, near extremely fine. Footnote: The Battalion was raised in Saskatchewan with mobilization headquarters at Regina under the authority of G. O. 48, May 1, 1917. The Battalion sailed February 21, 1918 under the command of Lieutenant Colonel C. B. Keenlyside with a strength of 15 officers and 709 other ranks. In England, the Battalion was absorbed into