Canada, CEF. A Memorial Cross to Pte. W. Lund, 29th Battalion, KIA 1918 Auction with wear and some repaired

with wear and some repaired

The interior liner is composed of a green rayon-blended material with a silky-smooth finish

including some deterioration of the leather elements (including partial detachment of the sweatband)

Accompanied by two bakelite dog tags

It was established by Act of Congress (Public Law 65-253) and approved on February 4

Canada, CEF. A Memorial Cross to Pte. W. Lund, 29th Battalion, KIA 1918 Auction with wear and some repairedA Memorial Cross, in silver, reverse engraved 769577 PTE. W. LUND, reverse marked STERLING, measures 31. 8 mm (w) x 34. 7 mm (h), dark patina, extremely fine. Footnote: William Lund was born Blackburn, Lancaster, England in February 1890. He was a farmer when he enlisted on January 3, 1916 with the 124th Battalion in Toronto. In August 1916, he was serving with the 205th Tigers of Hamilton Battalion, but was later transferred to the 180th Battalion.