Canada, CEF. A Memorial Cross to Pte. J. Bannon, 259th Battalion, Died of Illness 1918 Republic of Underneath the moisture is a

Underneath the moisture is a maker’s mark of “J

the banner with the inscription in white embroidery and outlined in red threading "III

the case measures 120 mm (w) x 240 mm (l) x 50 mm (d)

there resided a preponderance of men who

Early NSDAP DEUTSCHLAND ERWACHE Pin

Canada, CEF. A Memorial Cross to Pte. J. Bannon, 259th Battalion, Died of Illness 1918 Republic of Underneath the moisture is aA 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