Canada, Commonwealth. A Second War Memorial Cross to Captain Gannon Hold on loop for suspension from

on loop for suspension from its period original ribbon with “WELTKRIEG 1914-1916” (“WORLD WAR 1914-1916”) clasp

measuring 17 cm (w) x 10 cm (h) when folded on a flat surface and as configured for wear

A high-quality example

Red Eagle Order Fourth Class with Swords

Includes: Air Corps

Canada, Commonwealth. A Second War Memorial Cross to Captain Gannon Hold on loop for suspension fromA Memorial Cross, in silver, reverse engraved LIEUT. J. P. GANNON, reverse marked BIRKS and STERLING on the 6 oclock arm, worn on a purple ribbon, light wear and loss of silvering to the reverse, remains very fine. Footnote: Joseph Patrick Gannon was born in Philipston, Ontario in 1889. He was residing in Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan and working as a merchant, when he enlisted for the First War in March 1915. In April 1916, he was commissioned as an