Canada, Commonwealth. A Second War Medal Group and Memorial Cross to Gunner R. W. St. John

A memorial cross in case, in silver, reverse engraved B.6567 Gnr. R. W. ST. JOHN, marked STERLING and BMCO, measures 32mm (w) x 35.2mm (h), worn on full length purple neck ribbon, dark patina, in extremely fine condition.

Contained in its original case of issue, a black leatherette exterior with crown on the lid, the interior is a crème-coloured silk and velvet with removable medal bed, measures 65mm (w) x 88mm (h) x 18mm (d), in very fine condition. Complete with original packaging sent to Mrs. Emma St. John in Wyoming.

A 1939-1945 War Medal, in silver, full size, minor wear, dark patina, accompanied by section of original ribbon, contained in original box, in extremely fine condition.

A Canadian Volunteer Service Medal, in silver, full size, dark patina, accompanied by section of original ribbon and two medal suspension bar, contained in original box, in extremely fine condition.

Footnote: Richard William St. John was born in 1910. He served as a gunner in the Royal Canadian Artillery. He died on February 12, 1941.