Canada, CEF. A 1914-15 Star & Memorial Cross to Pte. Weir, 27th Canadian Infantry, DOW Newly Listed constructed of gessoed wood

constructed of gessoed wood

1 - The Military Arms of Canada by the Upper Canada Historical Arms Society

only to return to serve in various high-level military administration roles during the Second World War

surrounded by a ring of white enamel bearing the dates 1866 1877 and 1881

Canada, CEF. A 1914-15 Star & Memorial Cross to Pte. Weir, 27th Canadian Infantry, DOW Newly Listed constructed of gessoed woodA 1914 15 Star, bronze gilt, reverse impressed 71745 PTE D. WEIR. 27 CAN: INF:, full size, original ribbon, light wear, lovely patina, in extremely fine condition. A Memorial Cross, in silver, reverse privately engraved 71745 PTE D. WEIR., missing ribbon, wear to finish, in very fine condition. Footnote: David Weir was born in Glasgow, Scotland on November 2, 1892. He enlisted for the First War in October, 1914 at the age of 21, in Winnipeg. He was