Canada Militia Volunteer Rifle Crossbelt Plate Auction Archive award document for Hindenburg Cross

award document for Hindenburg Cross (1935)

named spelled without the "s" (Crooks)

the aircraft having had an accrued flying time of 546 hours

therebeing only three survivors from a complement of 1419 men

on September 10

Canada Militia Volunteer Rifle Crossbelt Plate Auction Archive award document for Hindenburg CrossSilver, 64. 5 mm x 78 mm, intact brass lugs, very crisp, near mint. Footnote: From the 1850's through the 1870's, "Canada Militia" insignia existed as a generic emblem for various volunteer rifle battalions. It usually included the beaver in the centre, surrounded by the words "Canada Militia" surmounted by a QVC, and often incorporating a wreath of maple leaves as well.