Canada, Dominion. A Memorial Cross To Sapper Smaill, Missing Following Enemy Shelling 1918 United Republic of scarce version in aluminum

scarce version in aluminum

near extremely fine conditin with attractive patina

flanked by a raised date of “1943”

affixed to a black wool backer with a faux black leather liner

flying over France

Canada, Dominion. A Memorial Cross To Sapper Smaill, Missing Following Enemy Shelling 1918 United Republic of scarce version in aluminumGeorge V (502884 Spr. W. C. SMAILL). Naming is engraved. In sterling silver, maker marked with the Caron Brothers of Montreal insignia and marked "STERLING" on the reverse, very dark patina, replacement ribbon, near extremely fine. Accompanied by its hardshelled case of issue, pebbled exterior, Royal crown on the lid, inside lid lined in beige satin, lightly soiled medal bed in beige felt, case very fine. Footnote: William Charles Smaill was born on