Preston was promoted to the rank of Lance Corporal and was later transferred to the 20th Infantry Battalion "1st Central Ontario Regiment" for service in the French theatre
white and orange embroidered insignia
allowing him to take pictures everywhere
and the unit became known as the "Hyderabad Squadron")
moderate edge loss but otherwise very fine condition
Germany, Wehrmacht. A Panzer Assault Badge, Silver Grade, By Hermann Aurich Auction Preston was promoted to the(Panzerkampfabzeichen in Silber). A badge constructed of oval shaped silvered zink, the obverse with a border of oak leaves tied at the base, a Heer style national eagle clutching a mobile swastika perches at the top of the wreath, a Panzerkampfwagen IV superimposed in the centre on grassy ground, with its left tank track extending over the edge of the badge, the reverse with a vertical needle style pin, a crimped plated hinge, and a crimped round