A Deutscher Volksgenossen Bund (Dvg) Westmark Membership Badge By W. Redo Auction inscribed in blue ink "Walter

inscribed in blue ink "Walter -(cousin Maggies - (by marriage to cousin Frank Wynn) - brother Royal Marines - drowned at sea" and numbered "97" and "7582" in pencil on the reverse

which may explain why he was initially given the service number 461161

His father was the president of the Crows Nest Coal & Coke Company and also held extensive lumber interests in Barrie

Solingen - Measuring 345 mm

A Deutscher Volksgenossen Bund (Dvg) Westmark Membership Badge By W. Redo Auction inscribed in blue ink "WalterA German Volks Comrade Union Westmark (Lothr) membership badge; in silvered bronze and black, white, and textured red enamels; horizontal pinback; maker marked W. Redo, Saarlautern on the reverse; measuring 23. 65 mm in diameter; weighing 5. 2 grams; very fine condition.