Canada. A Memorial Cross to Hannah Baird, First Canadian Civilian Casualty of the Second World War certificate_of_authenticity on original period Type I

on original period Type I sash with unusual blue centre band

the obverse is inscribed “Winterschlacht im Osten 1941/42” (“Winter Battle in the East 1941/42”) with crossed sword and oak leaf branch at the bottom

There he served as a Guard and Military Police Man

maker marked in black ink with the "Modell's 198 BROADWAY AND 243 W

Canada. A Memorial Cross to Hannah Baird, First Canadian Civilian Casualty of the Second World War certificate_of_authenticity on original period Type I1. Memorial Cross, in silver, central Royal Cypher ERII beneath the Crown, reverse plain except for the machine engraved naming HANNAH H. BAIRD S. S. Athenia, hallmarked STERLING, measuring 54. 3 mm (inclusive of suspension), with horizontal silver suspension bar, functional pin and hinge, light contact and toning, very fine. 2. 1939 1945 Medal, in silver, obverse with crowned left facing bust of King George VI and Latin inscription GEORGIVS VI D: G: