Germany, Weimar Republic. An Upper Silesia Self-Defence Force Sleeve Insignia Archive includes ribbon bar (missing star

includes ribbon bar (missing star devices)

and his SS number was 38

McQueen is shown on the roll for the medal and clasp while in the Winnipeg Field Battery

32mm (w) x 36mm (h-including integral ball)

He sailed for Canada from Southampton and arrived in Halifax on July 8

Germany, Weimar Republic. An Upper Silesia Self-Defence Force Sleeve Insignia Archive includes ribbon bar (missing star(Abzeichen des Selbstschutzes Oberschlesien). Instituted May 1921 by Generalleutnant Karl Hoefer. (1921 issue). Constructed of gilded and silvered bronze, the obverse consisting of a shield with a pebbled border, bearing a central raised hydra pierced by a sword, perforated with four holes for sew on attachment, the reverse has been modified with a vertical pinback, unmarked, measuring 44 mm (w) x 54 mm (h), in overall very fine condition.