The bomb was made safe by disconnecting the wire to the battery and removing the detonator
Exhibiting traces of rust where it butts the crossguard
Footnote: Francis Metallic had a full career with the Canadian Forces from 1952 until 1970
as well as two insignia on the sides of the helmet
with silver star on ribbon
Germany, Wehrmacht. A Pair Of Uniform Insignia Newly Listed The bomb was made safe(Wehrmacht Insignien). A pair of Wehrmacht uniform insignia, including a Kriegsmarine EM NCOs breast eagle, constructed of dark blue wool, the obverse bearing a machine embroidered golden yellow Wehrmacht eagle clutching a wreathed mobile swastika, unmarked, measuring 110 mm (w) x 45 mm (h), in extremely fine condition, and; a Flight Personnel specialist insignia, constructed of dark grey wool, the obverse bearing a machine embroidered silver grey