Canada, CEF. A Memorial Cross to Sgt. Wright, KIA at Vimy Ridge Newly Listed (Kreisschiessen Kufstein Abzeichen in Silber)

(Kreisschiessen Kufstein Abzeichen in Silber)

5 mm (h) enamelled ribbon bar with buttonhole attachment

Acid-etched imagery is visible on both sides

Grade I - Complete with twisted cord

in turn cousin of Gertrude

Canada, CEF. A Memorial Cross to Sgt. Wright, KIA at Vimy Ridge Newly Listed (Kreisschiessen Kufstein Abzeichen in Silber)A Memorial Cross, in silver, reverse machine engraved17073 Sgt. J. WRIGHT, with 6 oclock arm marked STERLING, full size, lovely tone to silver, extremely fine condition. Footnote: Jesse Wright was born in Buckinghamshire, England in 1894. He enlisted for the Great War on September 18, 1914 at Valcartier. His unit sailed on October 4, 1914. Wright arrived in France in February 1915. He suffered from debility and influenza throughout his service in