Germany, Heer. A Cavalry/Reconnaissance Officer’s Visor Cap, By Erel Newly Listed maker marked and marked with

maker marked and marked with the "RAJD" inverted triangle insignia on the reverse

the son of Patrick Joseph and Julia (Doyle) O'Donnell of Hamilton

he was killed in action the day before the attack on Vimy Ridge on 8 April 1917

The 13 notches at the bottom of the shield are a further indication of Juncker

Germany, Heer. A Cavalry/Reconnaissance Officer’s Visor Cap, By Erel Newly Listed maker marked and marked with(Heer Kavallerie Aufklrer Schirmmtze). An extremely well preserved Heer Cavalry Reconnaissance Officers visor cap, constructed of field grey wool. The cap features reinforced side walls, with the exterior bearing a dark green wool cap band. Golden yellow Waffenfarbe piping adorns the crown, as well as the top and bottom of the cap band. Stitched onto the peak is an insignia in the form of a green wool backer bearing a hand embroidered Wehrmacht eagle