(Verdienstkreuz “1849”)
Buckingham Palace Letter of Condolence (printed in red and black inks on a thick paper stock
Polish Navy served aboard ORP Burza
with attractive even patina from age
A gilded bronze chain bearing four awards
Canada, Cef. A 41St Infantry Battalion "Canadiens Français" Cap Badge, C.1915 United Republic of (Verdienstkreuz “1849”)In pickled copper, voided, maker marked "R. J. INGLIS LIMITED" on the reverse, measuring 40. 2 mm (w) x 39. 2 mm (h), both lugs intact, contact marks, very fine. Footnote: The Battalion was raised in Quebec City under the authority of G. O. 86, July 1, 1915, mobilized at Quebec City and sailed October 18th under the command of Lieutenant Colonel L. A. Archambeault with a strength of 36 officers and 1,082 other ranks, aboard the S. S. Saxonia, arriving