Canada, Commonwealth. A Second War Memorial Cross to Pte. Dawson Auction Archive measures 30 mm (w) x

measures 30 mm (w) x 18 mm (h)

with a silvered armour-clad knight on horseback holding an olden sword and shield (also known as the Vytis insignia)

the obverse medallion presents an image of Jesus surrounded by a blue enamel ring inscribed “Η ΔΕΞΙΑ ΣΟΥ ΧΕΙΡ ΚΥΡΙΕ ΔΕΔΟΞΑΣΤΑΙ ΕΝ ΙΣΧΥΙ” (THY RIGHT HAND

edged on the top and bottom with dense machine woven silver braiding

the reverse with intact attachment prongs curved into a loop

Canada, Commonwealth. A Second War Memorial Cross to Pte. Dawson Auction Archive measures 30 mm (w) xIn silver, full size, reverse engraved B. 41379 PTE. D. A. DAWSON., marked STERLING, measures 32. 3 mm (w) x 35. 0 mm (h), light finish, worn on segment of purple ribbon, wear to reverse naming, light wear to finish, remains very fine.