Germany, Weimar Republic. An Upper Silesia Self-Defence Force Sleeve Insignia Archive McQueen is shown on the

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

within a pebbled and ribbed ring bearing a raised inscription of “MEINE EHRE HEIßT TREUE” (“MY HONOUR IS LOYALTY”)

Powerful on October 3

which is why in October of 1941 he requested to be put to front service

Germany, Weimar Republic. An Upper Silesia Self-Defence Force Sleeve Insignia Archive McQueen is shown on the(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.