Canada, CEF. A Queen’s South Africa and First War Group to A.Q.M Sergeant C. Barker, 3rd Battalion visually-hidden The flag is otherwise unmarked

The flag is otherwise unmarked and measures 149 mm (w) x 144 mm (h)

There is a square tartan swatch sewn in place on the left side

overlaid by a raised inscription of “FÜR TREUE DIENSTE IN DER SS” (“FOR FAITHFUL SERVICE IN THE SS”)

Three notes

Although it is not an order of chivalry under patronage of the Holy See

Canada, CEF. A Queen’s South Africa and First War Group to A.Q.M Sergeant C. Barker, 3rd Battalion visually-hidden The flag is otherwise unmarkedA swing mounted medal bar, measures 140 mm (w), horizontal pin on reverse, comprising four decorations: A Queen South Africa Medal, in silver, rim impressed 4069 PTE. C. BARKER. K. C. SCOT: BORD:, with three clasps (TRANSVAAL, PAARDEBERG, CAPE COLONY), original ribbon, small edge knocks and light area of wear, lovely patina, near extremely fine. A 1914 15 Star, bronze gilt, full size, reverse impressed 6001 A. Q. M. SJT. C. BARKER. 3 CAN. INF:,