Canada, CEF. A Sterling Silver Cigarette Case to Lieut. J.R.Palmer, 23rd Alberta Rangers Auction Archive Footnote: This cap stems from

Footnote: This cap stems from a member of the Waffen-SS who was captured by American allied forces at the end of the Second War

the handle maker marked “KURTZ & CO

AND AS COMMANDER-IN-CHIEF OF THE ARMED FORCES

His grave marker is inscribed "CARL DAVIS THOMPSON / NEBRASKA / PFC / JULY 19 1926 / FEBRUARY 28 1945"

A matching set of Waffen-SS Gebirgsjäger Obersturmführer shoulder boards

Canada, CEF. A Sterling Silver Cigarette Case to Lieut. J.R.Palmer, 23rd Alberta Rangers Auction Archive Footnote: This cap stems fromA sterling silver case, First Mounted Rifles Manitoba Saskatchewan badge mounted on obverse with etched detailing, "J. R. Palmer" engraved at top, hallmarked interior for Birmingham 1916, push button catch, convex, measuring 11 cm (w) x 8 cm (h), 124. 2 grams, worn and remains very fine. Footnote: John Richard Palmer, who had previous military experience with the 23rd Alberta Rangers, joined the CEF on May 17th 1916 after working in Lethbridge Alberta