Canada, Dominion. A Royal Canadian Dragoons Ladies' Brooch, C.1945 Auction Archive A First War Memorial Cross

A First War Memorial Cross to the 103rd Infantry Battalion - (706077

The Battalion served in France and Belgium with the 1st Infantry Brigade

constructed of bullion wire

a circlet inscribed 2nd Hants Rifle Volunteers

gorget is 75 mm x 162 mm

Canada, Dominion. A Royal Canadian Dragoons Ladies' Brooch, C.1945 Auction Archive A First War Memorial CrossIn handcrafted bone, detailed engraving, within a 14K Gold oval frame, measuring 43. 2 mm (w) x 33 mm (h), extremely fine. Footnote: At the start of the Second World War, The Royal Canadian Dragoons were still horse cavalry and would remain so until the regiment finally dismounted in August, 1940. On May 24, 1940, the regimental headquarters and one squadron mobilized together with the headquarters and one squadron of Lord Strathcona's Horse (Royal