1943 Pawelski joined the SS Medical Battalion 9 of the 9th SS Panzer Division “Hohenstaufen” were he would stay until the end of the war
small hole appearing on the lid near the dragon's chest and thereby exposing the underlying wood frame
His name is listed on page 46 of the “Canada General Service Medal Roll
pinback converted with a horizontal pinback
an excellent selection of U-Boot Commanders (14)
Romania, Kingdom. A Long Service Decoration For 25 Years, Type II Hold 1943 Pawelski joined the SS(Semnul onorific de 18 si de 25 ani) Type II, a Maltese cross paty constructed of silvered and gilded bronze, the obverse centre bears two crossed crowned Cs in gilt, the reverse bears the number XXV(25) in a gilt border, with suspension loop, measuring 39. 47 mm (w) x 39. 62 mm (h), very fine.