Guest Darrell Posted August 29, 2006 Share Posted August 29, 2006 (edited) Well, this isn't an area that I've really dropped into yet, however, I purchased a nice pair of Canadian Memorial Crosses that make a nice set. They go along well with the one I have from the wife's Grandfather KIA France July 1944.First up ....1. William Grant (KIA July 19, 1944 - during Operation Goodwood - ill fated Allied attempt to grab Caen).Obverse: Edited August 29, 2006 by Darrell Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Darrell Posted August 29, 2006 Share Posted August 29, 2006 2. Reverse: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Darrell Posted August 29, 2006 Share Posted August 29, 2006 3. Some War Graves Info.a. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Guest Darrell Posted August 29, 2006 Share Posted August 29, 2006 4. Next up is the recent aquisition of a Cased Set of Memorial Crosses for Trooper Donald Nicholas Keith. One awarded to his Mother, the other to his wife. He died July 02, 1943. He is buried in Canada. I'm not sure, but I assume he was KIA during some exercises or maneuvers in Canada? I may get more info later. A nice set with a very nice case.One Cross comes with a very long complete ribbon, the other a modified broach. Unsure which belonged to his wife or to his mother?a. Cross with ribbon: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Darrell Posted August 29, 2006 Share Posted August 29, 2006 b. Closeup of the Cross Obverse: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Darrell Posted August 29, 2006 Share Posted August 29, 2006 c. Reverse with Ribbon: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Darrell Posted August 29, 2006 Share Posted August 29, 2006 d. Closeup of Reverse: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Darrell Posted August 29, 2006 Share Posted August 29, 2006 5. The second Cross. This one has the broach attachment device.a. Obverse: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Darrell Posted August 29, 2006 Share Posted August 29, 2006 b. Reverse: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Darrell Posted August 29, 2006 Share Posted August 29, 2006 6. Case Top: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Darrell Posted August 29, 2006 Share Posted August 29, 2006 7. Case Hinge: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Darrell Posted August 29, 2006 Share Posted August 29, 2006 8. Case Open: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Darrell Posted August 29, 2006 Share Posted August 29, 2006 9. Case Maker Mark: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Darrell Posted August 29, 2006 Share Posted August 29, 2006 10. Case with Cross (ribbon): Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Darrell Posted August 29, 2006 Share Posted August 29, 2006 11. Case with both crosses: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Darrell Posted August 29, 2006 Share Posted August 29, 2006 12. Picture of Mr. Keith: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Darrell Posted August 29, 2006 Share Posted August 29, 2006 13. Commonwealth War Graves Commission Information:a. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Guest Darrell Posted August 29, 2006 Share Posted August 29, 2006 Hope you enjoyed. Please feel free to post any you have in your collections Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laurence Strong Posted August 29, 2006 Share Posted August 29, 2006 Nice one's Darrell I would be curious to know which went with whom! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Darrell Posted August 30, 2006 Share Posted August 30, 2006 Nice one's Darrell I would be curious to know which went with whom!Plus they are from different makers. One is Birks, the other is "R" (Roden?). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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