Canada, CEF. A 102nd Infantry Battalion “North British Columbians” Cap Badge Heer. A Flak/Artillery Hauptmann’s Service Tunic indicating that Rackenberg was born

indicating that Rackenberg was born on 5 September 1913 in Bergneustadt

the 6 o’clock arm bears the date “1813”

the hanger inscribed "ADJUTANT"

We were inspected a week ago by Sir John French and got a good look at that great soldier

An Equestrian Order Of The Holy Sepulchre Rosette

Canada, CEF. A 102nd Infantry Battalion “North British Columbians” Cap Badge Heer. A Flak/Artillery Hauptmann’s Service Tunic indicating that Rackenberg was bornIn browning copper, unmarked, reverse marked with integral lugs and pin, measures 35. 7 mm (w) x 40. 0 mm (h), light wear, very fine. Footnote: The Battalion was raised in Northern British Columbia with mobilization headquarters at Comox under the authority of G. O. 151, December 22, 1915. The Battalion sailed June 20, 1916 under the command of Lieutenant Colonel J. W. Warden with a strength of 37 officers and 968 other ranks. The Battalion served in