Canada, CEF. A First War Memorial Cross Case
Hardshelled, black pebbled exterior, embossed with the Royal crown in gold-coloured ink, white satin lining on the inside lid, white felt medal bed, maker marked on the bottom, measuring 66 mm (w) x 87.5 mm (h) x 21 mm (h), small indentations on the exterior of the lid, light soiling on the medal bed, very fine. Accompanied by its Memorial Card bearing the Canadian coat-of-arms, inscribed "This cross is presented to you in memory of one who in the Great War died for King and Country", with the signature of the Minister of Militia and Defence Hugh Guthrie, printed in black ink on a card stock, exhibiting wear.

