Canada, Commonwealth. An Engraved Group of Five, to Leading Aircraftman Joseph (Josef) Polakowski, Royal Canadian Air Force visually-hidden a later-period veteran’s example produced

a later-period veteran’s example produced c

2 mm x 60 mm inclusive of crown suspension

He was 26 years of age (actually 24) and was just ready to take up the responsibilities of life when instead he put on the khaki

with a ribbon banner below inscribed "FERT" (the motto of the royal house of Savoy-Sardinia and Italy)

Clasp to Iron Cross Second Class

Canada, Commonwealth. An Engraved Group of Five, to Leading Aircraftman Joseph (Josef) Polakowski, Royal Canadian Air Force visually-hidden a later-period veteran’s example produced1939 1945 Star (JOSEPH POLAKOWSKI 23398); France and Germany Star (JOSEPH POLAKOWSKI 23398); Defence Medal (JOSEPH POLAKOWSKI 23398); Canadian Volunteer Service Medal with Overseas Clasp (JOSEPH POLAKOWSKI 23398); and War Medal 1939 1945 (JOSEPH POLAKOWSKI 23398). Naming is privately engraved on the reverse of the two Stars and on the edge of the three silver medals, inverted. Mounted to a suspension with swing bar pinback, as worn by the veteran,