Canada, Commonwealth. A Second War Canadian Tank Beret, 1944, by Dorothea Hats Hold the War Merit Cross 2nd

the War Merit Cross 2nd Class with Swords on December 31

Footnote: William Roderick Alexander MacDonald  was born in 1879 in Lingwick

it is recommended that the watch is serviced and tested for water resistance prior to being fully wound

It is obvious that his time in the Royal Marines likely counted towards this decoration

decorations and medals to recognize the efforts of their subjects

Canada, Commonwealth. A Second War Canadian Tank Beret, 1944, by Dorothea Hats Hold the War Merit Cross 2ndA Second War Beret of black wool with a black cloth interior, featuring a leather band around the base, printed label on the interior states Dorothea Hats Ltd. TORONTO 7 1944. Exterior cap badge in white metal with blue canvas backing, intact lugs and pin, measures 39. 8 mm (w) x 49 mm (h), light wear, remains in very fine condition.