Canada, CEF. A First War Memorial Cross to Pte F.S. Gerry, KIA 1918 consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac mounted to a gilt wings

mounted to a gilt wings base

measuring 603 mm in length overall

paper and glue residue on the reverse of the MP from previous board mounting

and purple robe

and when adjusted

Canada, CEF. A First War Memorial Cross to Pte F.S. Gerry, KIA 1918 consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac mounted to a gilt wingsIn 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,