Canada, CEF. A Royal Canadian Artillery Officers Tunic, c.1918 visually-hidden Iron Cross 1914 First Class

Iron Cross 1914 First Class

noting that his father and his two uncles had served during the First World War

A pair of items to Richard Hurlebaus

although the closing ceremony was presided over by his brother

indicating a high-quality privately-purchased example

Canada, CEF. A Royal Canadian Artillery Officers Tunic, c.1918 visually-hidden Iron Cross 1914 First ClassA well preserved example of a Lieutenant's tunic constructed of fine khaki wool. One central pleat runs down the center of the back of the tunic. The insignia of the Royal Fusiliers is emblazoned on both sides of the collar. Each cuff is decorated with two rank stars denoting Lieutenant. The front is completed by four pockets and three large buttons, with one missing. The tunic body and sleeves are lined with a khaki twill, the sleeves lined with