Canada. A Memorial Cross To Pte Martin, 70Th Bn, Succumbed To Myocarditis And Endocarditis Auction An Italian Order of Merit

An Italian Order of Merit

Silvered bronze issue (1916-1923)

A textbook example of a SS 25-Year Long Service Award (SS-Dienstauszeichnung)

WWI 1914 "Mons" Star to a Festubert Casualty (649 L

Canada. A Memorial Cross To Pte Martin, 70Th Bn, Succumbed To Myocarditis And Endocarditis Auction An Italian Order of MeritCanada; George V. (123065 Pte J. MARTIN) naming is officially engraved, sterling silver, marked "STERLING" on the reverse, along with a partial original neck ribbon, ribbon has slight discolouration and is frayed at one end. Extremely fine condition. Footnote: James Martin was born in Chatham, Ontario on December 20, 1876. He resided in London, Ontario with his wife Maud and was employed as a baker before enlisting with the Canadian Infantry on