Canada, CEF. A Memorial Cross to Pte. C. Baird, 28th Battalion, Died of Wounds 1918 United Republic of in leather with original ties

in leather with original ties

that he was not married and that his trade was that of Fireman (with other documentation also stating that he was a Framer as well)

circumscribed by an inscription of “GOTT MIT UNS” (“GOD IS WITH US”) in Fraktur script and oak leaf branches

(Waffen-SS Ärmelabzeichen für Gebirgsjäger)

Canada, CEF. A Memorial Cross to Pte. C. Baird, 28th Battalion, Died of Wounds 1918 United Republic of in leather with original tiesA Memorial Cross, in silver, reverse engraved 73318 Pte. C. BAIRD, reverse marked STERLING, measures 31. 9 mm (w) x 34. 9 mm (h), dark patina, extremely fine. Footnote: Charles Baird was born in Dumfrieshire, Scotland in 1885. He was a Teamster with 1. 5 years experience with the Royal Engineers in Glasgow when he enlisted in October 1914 at Port Arthur. Baird served overseas with the 28th Battalion. On October 5, 1918, Baird suffered a gunshot wound