Canada. A Memorial Cross, 21St Infantry Battalion, Killed In Action Near Courcelette United Republic of 50mm x 94 mm

50mm x 94 mm

The full-length of the collar is trimmed in an angled gold-coloured bullion

Scholz took command of the 7th Company of the regiment

Throughout the obscene struggle these observers were to be the only men who could speak from the air

two lapel badges - ‘Latvija’ and ‘Riga’ - the latter lacking pin fitting

Canada. A Memorial Cross, 21St Infantry Battalion, Killed In Action Near Courcelette United Republic of 50mm x 94 mmGeorge V (59441 PTE. J. HAWKINS). Naming is engraved. Light contact, on wide incorrect ribbon, near extremely fine. In its hardshelled case of issue, soiling evident on the interior, lid sits slightly askew, case very fine. Footnote: James Hawkins was born on July 3, 1882 in London, England, the son of James William Hawkins. He was a veteran of the South African War, serving with the Surrey Regiment and later immigrated to Canada. He was married to