Canada, CEF. A First War DSO and MC with Bar to Major McCaghey, Gallantry at Lens and Camery, 1918 United Republic of Philadelphia) on the reverse

Philadelphia) on the reverse

giving rise to the nickname "crucifixion"

opening with a dual functional hinges and featuring a keyhole (the key missing)

All contained in a black case with silk interior

obverse illustrating the Battle of Camarón

Canada, CEF. A First War DSO and MC with Bar to Major McCaghey, Gallantry at Lens and Camery, 1918 United Republic of Philadelphia) on the reverseA Military Cross, in silver, full size, reverse engraved N. F. McCAGHEY. LENS 27 4 18, lovely toning around crowns, worn on original ribbon with brooch style pin, in very fine condition. Contained in its original case of issue, a dark purple leatherette exterior with gilded crown on the lid, the interior with a white silk lid and velvet medalbed, measures 78 mm (w) x 32 mm (l) x 18 mm (d), functional hinge and clasp, very fine. Accompanied by a tailor