Wwi Canadian Engineers Sweetheart Pin Cef GTRexclude George Cross

George Cross

for reasons at present unknown

plus a check at 2:00 am confirming that the wire had been cut and the Battalion was ready for action

and surmounted by three white metal pipes

It was this action where he would be awarded the Distinguished Conduct Medal: For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty in getting the battalion rations to the front line though 50 percent of his ration party were knocked out by a barrage

Wwi Canadian Engineers Sweetheart Pin Cef GTRexclude George CrossWWI Canadian Engineers Sweetheart Pin CEF sterling silver with red and blue enamels, marked "STERLING SILVER" on the reverse, 28. 2 mm x 33. 5, horizontal pinback, light contact, near extremely fine.