Canadian Memorial Crosses

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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:

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2. Reverse:

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3. Some War Graves Info.

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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:

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b. Closeup of the Cross Obverse:

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c. Reverse with Ribbon:

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d. Closeup of Reverse:

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5. The second Cross. This one has the broach attachment device.

a. Obverse:

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b. Reverse:

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6. Case Top:

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7. Case Hinge:

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8. Case Open:

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9. Case Maker Mark:

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10. Case with Cross (ribbon):

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11. Case with both crosses:

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12. Picture of Mr. Keith:

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13. Commonwealth War Graves Commission Information:

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Hope you enjoyed. Please feel free to post any you have in your collections

[Laurence Strong]

Nice one's Darrell I would be curious to know which went with whom!

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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?).