Canada, CEF. A Memorial Cross to Sgt. Wright, KIA at Vimy Ridge Hold ribbon fraying at ends

ribbon fraying at ends

(1892-1918 Issue)

Stitched onto the upper right arm is a Heer Gebirgsjäger Enlisted ranks insignia

A 1936 German Youth Festival commemorative badge

Canada, CEF. A Memorial Cross to Sgt. Wright, KIA at Vimy Ridge Hold ribbon fraying at endsA Memorial Cross, in silver, reverse machine engraved17073 Sgt. J. WRIGHT, with 6 oclock arm marked STERLING, full size, lovely tone to silver, extremely fine condition. Footnote: Jesse Wright was born in Buckinghamshire, England in 1894. He enlisted for the Great War on September 18, 1914 at Valcartier. His unit sailed on October 4, 1914. Wright arrived in France in February 1915. He suffered from debility and influenza throughout his service in