Canada, Dominion. A Memorial Cross To Sapper Smaill, Missing Following Enemy Shelling 1918 Hold Upon signing with the Rifle

Upon signing with the Rifle Brigade

where he was named Chief Gunner on April 26

with its period original tri-fold ribbon - with a collector’s tag on the reverse

Type II (numbered 550933)

with fine twisted aluminum cord sewn to ordain all for edges of each tab

Canada, Dominion. A Memorial Cross To Sapper Smaill, Missing Following Enemy Shelling 1918 Hold Upon signing with the RifleGeorge V (502884 Spr. W. C. SMAILL). Naming is engraved. In sterling silver, maker marked with the Caron Brothers of Montreal insignia and marked "STERLING" on the reverse, very dark patina, replacement ribbon, near extremely fine. Accompanied by its hardshelled case of issue, pebbled exterior, Royal crown on the lid, inside lid lined in beige satin, lightly soiled medal bed in beige felt, case very fine. Footnote: William Charles Smaill was born on