Spanish War Cross - Breast Star Hold 1942 and having his Identification

1942 and having his Identification Card issued on October 30th

Ontario and that his trade was that of Painter

Before he could begin active service he was required to complete his mandatory labour term with the RAD

Upon his return to Canada in 1954

The Royal Hamilton Light Infantry: 1 killed

Spanish War Cross - Breast Star Hold 1942 and having his IdentificationSpanish War Cross Breast Star, Three piece construction, in silver and enamels, 61mm, all four arms additionally engraved 15 7 1939, very fine quality, in very fine condition, no chipping to enamels. Footnote: The War Cross was instituted on January 26, 1937 and amended in 1942. It was a direct descendant of the Military Order of Mary Christine (Mara Cristina) created for the Queen Regent in 1890 and intended to reward military bravery.