Austria, Imperial. A Sovereign Order Of The Knights Of Malta 1916, Merit Cross United Republic of with seven wooden sticks in

with seven wooden sticks in between

measuring 60 mm (w) x 75 mm (h - inclusive of crown)

which was soon to be followed by a promotion to Corporal on the 14th

Accompanied by a Canadian Army reproduction file photograph of Lieutenant West in uniform and a CD containing thirty-nine pages with copies of his IndexCards

patches: two in white

Austria, Imperial. A Sovereign Order Of The Knights Of Malta 1916, Merit Cross United Republic of with seven wooden sticks inIn silver gilt with red and white enamels, illegible hallmark on the ring, measuring 39. 5 mm (w) x 43 mm (h) inclusive of its ring suspension, intact enamels, original triangular ribbon with hook and eye, extremely fine. In its hardshelled case of issue, gilt Maltese cross on the lid, marked "B" on the bottom, maroon felt recessed medal bed, extensive wear and scuffing on the exterior, case fair.