Canada, CEF. A First War Memorial Cross to Pte F.S. Gerry, KIA 1918 certificate_of_authenticity poor/fine condition

poor/fine condition

Wagner was considered for a Military Cross however a document from the Union of South Africa notes that “many gallant actus must inevitably go unrewarded” and this award was not yet awarded

It went on to state that "In the opinion of the Commission

measuring 30 mm (w) 20 mm (h)

A right-hand side collar tab of black wool construction

Canada, CEF. A First War Memorial Cross to Pte F.S. Gerry, KIA 1918 certificate_of_authenticity poor/fine conditionIn silver, full size, reverse engraved 727004 Pte. F. S. GERRY, worn on a thin chain, minor contact, lovely patina, very fine. Footnote: Frank Stewart Gerry was born in 1893, in Huron County, Ontario. Prior to enlisting in November 1915 for the war effort, he worked for his fathers company as a hardware merchant. He took commission in London, and was appointed sergeant of the 110th Stratford Battalion. He served as a gas instructor at Shorncliffe,