Canada, CEF. A Memorial Cross & Eaton Gold Service Award to G.B Munn, KIA, 1917

Name: Canada, CEF. A Memorial Cross & Eaton Gold Service Award to G.B Munn, KIA, 1917
Brand: eMedals
SKU: M0687-1
Price: 776.24 USD
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SKU: ITEM: M0687-1

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Description

A Memorial Cross, in sterling silver, full size, reverse engraved 863004 PTE. G.B. MUNN, worn on a thin purple replacement ribbon, dark patina with some wear on the obverse, in extremely fine condition.

A Sir John C. Eaton Gold Service Medal, in 14K Gold, obverse featuring Canadian symbols including beavers, maple leaves, and the motto "VINCIT OMNIA VERIT" (Truth Conquers All), reverse has been engraved G.B. MUNN, measures 21.5 mm (w) x 32.9 mm (h - inclusive of integral ring), weighs 15.7 grams (including hanger), connected to a short hanger, light wear, in extremely fine condition.

Footnote: George Alexander Basil Munn was born on May 1, 1894 in Montreal, Quebec. Prior to enlistment, he was employed as a printer in Toronto. He joined the 180th Battalion in March of 1916. Munn was one of twenty soldiers of C Company killed by a high explosive shell that hit their platoon as they marched towards Ypres on October 21, 1917.