The Essex Scottish Regimental Departure Banner Archive s Army Group Centre which

s Army Group Centre which he led in 1941 through the Battle of Kiev and the Battle of Smolensk and then on to Vyazma and Bryansk

reverse inscribed "ALLES VOOR HET VADERLAND 1932-1935" (All for the Fatherland)

called forth the warmest commendations of the Department

after fourteen patrols in the Unison

this three colour standard has a large black rayon swastika sewn upon a white cotton circle

The Essex Scottish Regimental Departure Banner Archive s Army Group Centre whichFabricated of painted heavy canvas, double sided, 57x32 inches, with rope weight at bottom, and original pine rod for hanging, colours remain bright, very fine. Footnote: In our opinion, this is likely a departure banner, once displayed in the city of Windsor, Ontario. The Essex Scottish suffered the most casualties of any Canadian regiment during the Second War.