Canada. A Memorial Cross To Pte John Wesley Humphrys, Casc Auction Canadian Issue

Canadian Issue

and measuring 110 mm (w) x 45 mm (h)

1849 Baden Campaign Medal - Bronze

He was then the officer in charge of ordnance for Army Group Vistula

The interior of the helmet has the post-May 1917 pattern

Canada. A Memorial Cross To Pte John Wesley Humphrys, Casc Auction Canadian IssueCanada; George VI (B. 566441 Pte. J. W HUMPHRYS). Naming is engraved. Sterling silver, marked R "STERLING" on reverse, surface wear on 6 oclock arm of cross, along with a partial original neck ribbon, frayed at one end. Near very fine condition. Footnote: Private John Wesley Humphrys was 37 when he died on February 10, 1945 serving in the Canadian Army Service Corps. His next of kin included his mother, Elizabeth Susan Humphrys of Lansing and his wife