Canada, CEF. A Memorial Cross to Cpl. Atkins Republic of Barker fell in love with

Barker fell in love with aviation after watching pioneer aviators flying Curtiss and Wright Flyer aircraft at farm exhibitions between 1910 and 1914

he also signed a Non-Permanent Active Militia of Canada Attestation Paper with the Cumberland Highlanders on June 22

measuring 41 mm (w) x 71

KLASSE OHNE SCHWERTER” (“WAR MERIT CROSS II CLASS WITHOUT SWORDS”) and a maker’s mark of “DESCHLER & SOHN

Canada, CEF. A Memorial Cross to Cpl. Atkins Republic of Barker fell in love withIn silver, reverse machine engraved 5 Cpl. W. N. ATKINS, and STERLING on the 6 oclock arm, full size, on replacement purple ribbon, dark patina, very fine.