Simonds was promoted to Major-General and appointed General Officer Commanding (GOC) 2nd Canadian Infantry Division
indicating Infantry service
After the conclusion of hostilities
silver plated fittings
the numbers “19” and “40” appear at the top corners of the main body of the shield
Romania, Yugoslavia. A Lot Of Three Socialist Awards United Republic of Simonds was promoted to Major-GeneralIncludes: Romania, Socialist Republic: Order of Tudor Vladimirescu, V Class (three piece construction, in bronzed metal with orange enamels, measuring 63. 7 mm (w) x 67. 3 mm (h), horizontal pinback); two Yugoslavia, Socialist Federal Republic awards: Order of Military Merit with Silver Swords, III Class (three piece construction, insignia in silver gilt with red enamels, mounted to a silver eight pointed star base, hallmarked and maker marked "IKOM"