Canada, Commonwealth. A Second War Memorial Cross to Captain Gannon Hold Red Eagle Order Fourth Class

Red Eagle Order Fourth Class with Swords

With his score at 39

on loop for suspension from its period original ribbon with “WELTKRIEG 1914-1916” (“WORLD WAR 1914-1916”) clasp

gilt wear and green oxidation spot evident on the obverse

Includes: Air Corps

Canada, Commonwealth. A Second War Memorial Cross to Captain Gannon Hold Red Eagle Order Fourth ClassA Memorial Cross, in silver, reverse engraved LIEUT. J. P. GANNON, reverse marked BIRKS and STERLING on the 6 oclock arm, worn on a purple ribbon, light wear and loss of silvering to the reverse, remains very fine. Footnote: Joseph Patrick Gannon was born in Philipston, Ontario in 1889. He was residing in Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan and working as a merchant, when he enlisted for the First War in March 1915. In April 1916, he was commissioned as an