Description
Barker returned to Canada in May 1919 as the most decorated Canadian of the war
a Coldstream Guards regimental insignia in gold-coloured and silver bullion wire with red threading forming the central cross and a large gold-coloured sequin at its base
taken from the mid-chest upward
inscribed "DEUTSCHER KRIEGERBUND" below
then joined the Algonquin Regiment
An Italian 11Th Infantry Division "Brennero" (11° Divisione Brennero) Sleeve Badge Hold Barker returned to Canada inItaly (Kingdom).: Die stamped bronze gilt with blue enamels, maker marked "LORIOLI & CASTELLI MILANO" on the reverse, 47. 2 mm x 60. 5 mm, die holes at each of the three points of the shield for uniform attachment, repair evident in the blue enamels at the bottom tip of the shield, near extremely fine.