Canada. A 4Th Special Service Company Insignia Set United Republic of He was Killed in Action

He was Killed in Action on August 8

measuring 78 mm (w) x 77 mm (h)

the resistance led by Birchall helped to reduce the Allied death rate from an average of 30% to less than 2%

Star measures 61x71mm

The other officer in the aircraft was uninjured although the plane was completely destroyed

Canada. A 4Th Special Service Company Insignia Set United Republic of He was Killed in ActionCap Badge: in copper, maker marked "O. B. ALLAN" on the reverse, measuring 36. 7 mm (w) x 48. 3 mm (h), intact lugs; and Collar Tab Pair: in copper, maker marked "O. B. ALLAN" on their reverses, measuring 25. 3 mm (w) x 34. 5 mm (h) each, intact lugs. Extremely fine.