Canada, Commonwealth. A Second War Memorial Cross to Captain Gannon Hold JEWELER & MEDALIST

JEWELER & MEDALIST

Klatt was back on his feet

A high-quality example

It was a strategic bombing mission and part of the "oil" campaign

on loop for suspension from its period original ribbon with “WELTKRIEG 1914-1916” (“WORLD WAR 1914-1916”) clasp

Canada, Commonwealth. A Second War Memorial Cross to Captain Gannon Hold JEWELER & MEDALISTA Memorial Cross, in silver, reverse engraved LIEUT. J. P. GANNON, reverse marked BIRKS and STERLING on the 6 oclock arm, worn on a purple ribbon, light wear and loss of silvering to the reverse, remains very fine. Footnote: Joseph Patrick Gannon was born in Philipston, Ontario in 1889. He was residing in Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan and working as a merchant, when he enlisted for the First War in March 1915. In April 1916, he was commissioned as an