Canada, CEF. A Memorial Cross to Pte. J. Bannon, 259th Battalion, Died of Illness 1918 Hold a rare insignia in extremely

a rare insignia in extremely fine condition

Commemorative Medal for the Tercentenary of the Romanov Dynasty 1613-1913 (bronze gilt

with a large photo of the “Red Baron”

and the Austro-Hungarian Company

Canada, CEF. A Memorial Cross to Pte. J. Bannon, 259th Battalion, Died of Illness 1918 Hold a rare insignia in extremelyA Memorial Cross, in silver, full size, reverse engraved 3236193 Pte. J. M. BANNON, reverse 6 oclock arm marked STERLING, worn on full length purple silk neck ribbon, light wear, extremely fine. Footnote: John Maxel Bannon was born in Artemesia, Grey County, Ontario in 1890. He was employed as jeweller when he was drafted under the Military Service Act in July 1918. He served with the 259th Battalion in Canada. Bannon died October 28, 1918 of severe