A Kriegsmarine Chief Petty Officer Shoulder Board Hold the nose and throat issues

the nose and throat issues still plaguing him

silvered wreath and anodized eagle

he was qualified Pioneer 'C' and employed as a Pioneer with trades pay throughout his service

McLaughlin was later transferred to the 2nd Infantry Battalion "Eastern Ontario Regiment"

white metal rings affixed on either side

A Kriegsmarine Chief Petty Officer Shoulder Board Hold the nose and throat issuesFine gold coloured wire stripe, cut and folded at five points and forming an elongated pentagon, sewn in place via yellow threading on a black wool base, button hole for uniform attachment, bronze gilt Aircraft Spotter cypher and three silvered pips affixed to the upper, bar at the shoulder end, 47 mm x 113 mm, extremely fine. (C: 80)