indicating that Rackenberg was born on 5 September 1913 in Bergneustadt
each bearing dual machine-embroidered silver aluminum wire insignia bisected by a golden-yellow threaded band
An Equestrian Order Of The Holy Sepulchre Rosette
RCAF Tropical Eagle Shoulder Flash (red embroidered eagle on a thick greenish/khaki cotton
including a Medal of Merit for Construction
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