Canada, CEF. A Memorial Cross to Pte. J. Bannon, 259th Battalion, Died of Illness 1918 United Republic of measuring 22 cm (w) x

measuring 22 cm (w) x 36 cm (l)

minor flecking consistent with age is evident and the decoration is missing its ribbon

The reverse ricasso bears a serial number of “Г01801”

An Enlisted ranks first pattern breast eagle

Canada, CEF. A Memorial Cross to Pte. J. Bannon, 259th Battalion, Died of Illness 1918 United Republic of measuring 22 cm (w) xA Memorial Cross, in silver, full size, reverse engraved 3236193 Pte. J. M. BANNON, reverse 6 oclock arm marked STERLING, worn on full length purple silk neck ribbon, light wear, extremely fine. Footnote: John Maxel Bannon was born in Artemesia, Grey County, Ontario in 1890. He was employed as jeweller when he was drafted under the Military Service Act in July 1918. He served with the 259th Battalion in Canada. Bannon died October 28, 1918 of severe