Canada, CEF. A Memorial Cross to Pte. C. Baird, 28th Battalion, Died of Wounds 1918 Newly Listed ring marked "7"

ring marked "7"

The Battalion was absorbed into the 17th and 26th Reserve Battalions

An Icelandic Order of the Falcon

on original gold suspension and correct replacement ribbon

Canada, CEF. A Memorial Cross to Pte. C. Baird, 28th Battalion, Died of Wounds 1918 Newly Listed ring marked "7"A Memorial Cross, in silver, reverse engraved 73318 Pte. C. BAIRD, reverse marked STERLING, measures 31. 9 mm (w) x 34. 9 mm (h), dark patina, extremely fine. Footnote: Charles Baird was born in Dumfrieshire, Scotland in 1885. He was a Teamster with 1. 5 years experience with the Royal Engineers in Glasgow when he enlisted in October 1914 at Port Arthur. Baird served overseas with the 28th Battalion. On October 5, 1918, Baird suffered a gunshot wound