A Tank Badge Grade Iii (50); Silver Grade By Josef Feix & Sohn GTRexclude stating that he had previous

stating that he had previous military service from 1914 to 1918 with the Coldstream Guards (Imperial Guards Division)

He married Irene Gordon Morrison

Downing became a casualty at Caen

At the age of 17

A Tank Badge Grade Iii (50); Silver Grade By Josef Feix & Sohn GTRexclude stating that he had previousA Tank Badge Grade III (50); Silver Grade by Josef Feix & Sohn unmarked badge, but with typical features of maker JFS; in zinc, silvered wreath and patinated tank, wreath = 44. 55mm, height=61. 9mm, weighs 32. 6grams, magnetic pin; a textbook example by this maker, with most of the finish intact, but catch has been period replaced (hardly noticeable); in extremely fine condition.