Description
Captain Eduard Ritter von Schleich
compact whistle that produced two discordant tones that could be heard for more than a mile
with the French kepis (fabric caps with leather visors) doing little to protect the wearer
The presentation of the medal was made by His Worship Mayor John Little of Barrie
A 1925 Named 25 Year Long Service Of The New York Hamburger Gummi-Waaren Compagnie Newly Listed Captain Eduard Ritter von SchleichA 25 Year Long Service Award of the NYH Rubber factory; in silver; named to Hermann Hagemann; measuring 34 mm in diameter; contact marks and patina but otherwise very fine condition. Footnote: The New York Hamburger Gummi Waaren Compagnie AG was founded in 1871 and specializes in the production of rubber items. It still exists today and is currently located in Lneburg near Hamburg.