An Italian 17Th Infantry Division Rubicone Sleeve Shield Newly Listed Birchall acted as the Canadian

Birchall acted as the Canadian official observer

He was afterwards on the Staff as Assistant Director of Medical Services to 1 Division

Star in solid Gold (tested 18Kt

50 mm x 78 mm and 85 mm x 88 mm)

with patches of personal information blacked out

An Italian 17Th Infantry Division Rubicone Sleeve Shield Newly Listed Birchall acted as the CanadianItaly (Kingdom): (17 Divisione fanteria Rubicone) Die stamped bronze gilt with blackish blue enamels, unmarked, 49. 2 mm x 61 mm, die holes at all four points for uniform attachment, chipping in the enamels and scattered gilt wear evident on the obverse, oxidation spots on the reverse, near extremely fine.