Canada, CEF. Two First War 1st Tank Battalion Collar Badges United Republic of incorporating three holes in the

incorporating three holes in the wool base but does not affect the felt pieces

awarded on 19 July 1942

the obverse bears a large superimposed blue enamelled cross

Preu was promoted to commanding the entire Regiment

In the pictures he ranks as Flieger (private equivalent)

Canada, CEF. Two First War 1st Tank Battalion Collar Badges United Republic of incorporating three holes in theIncludes: 1. Officer's Collar Badge: in gilt pickled brass, unmarked, measuring 38. 5 mm (w) x 27. 5 mm (h), horizontal pinback. 2. Enlisted Man's Collar Badge: in pickled brass, unmarked, measuring 39 mm (w) x 28 mm (h), both lugs intact. Both badges illustrate a tank surmounted by the royal crown, the tank above two inscribed ribbon banners, "1st TANK BATTALION" and "CANADA". Very light contact, together, near extremely fine. Footnote: The 1st Tank