Germany, Ot. An Organisation Todt Slovakian Labourer’s Arm Shield United Republic of the reverse inscribed “Viet et

the reverse inscribed “Viet et Sangviem” (with life and blood)

with zero chipping and only very minor contact to enamels

He possibly saw service in Gallipoli

Henry Hanson stated that he had previous military service with the Canadian Officers' Training Corps at McGill University and the 72nd Field Battery

Germany, Ot. An Organisation Todt Slovakian Labourer’s Arm Shield United Republic of the reverse inscribed “Viet et(Organisation Todt rmelschild). Constructed of field grey rayon, the obverse bearing a machine embroidered multi coloured insignia in the form of a Slovak coat of arms, topped by an inscription of SLOWAKEI (SLOVAKIA), unmarked, measuring 70 mm (w) x 90 mm (h), in unissued and extremely fine condition.