A Chilean Naval Cross For Onboard Service; Grand Cross Hold Canadian Contingent

Canadian Contingent

officers and men of the Commonwealth forces who died when troop transports and hospital ships were lost in the Mediterranean

and Military Volunteers Cross (bronze

inscribed "1st DIVISION / GRENADIER GUARDS / COLDSTREAM GUARDS / SCOTS FUSILIER GUARDS / 42nd 79th AND 93rd REGts / 4TH DIVISION / 63rd 20th 21st AND 57th REGts / 2 COMPANIES OF THE 46th REGt / 68th REGt / 1st BATTn RIFLES / CAVALRY DIVISION / 4th & 5th Dn Gds 1st 2nd & 6th Dns / 4th 8th 11th 13th & 17th LIGHT DRAGOONS / ROYAL ARTILLERY / ROYAL ENGINEERS" and dated "OCTr 25th 1854" below

A Chilean Naval Cross For Onboard Service; Grand Cross Hold Canadian ContingentTwo piece construction, bronze gilt and white enamels, 50 mm, intact enamels, green oxidation evident on the centrepiece, light contact, better than very fine. Footnote: The cross was established for irreproachable service at sea.