Canada, CEF. A Memorial Cross to Pte. C. Baird, 28th Battalion, Died of Wounds 1918 Newly Listed The Battalion was absorbed into

The Battalion was absorbed into the 17th and 26th Reserve Battalions

Immediately to the left of the ribbon are two red enamelled oval aluminum badges bearing the owner's initials "A" and "M"

the wreath bow-tied at the junction of the branches

R maker mark

An Icelandic Order of the Falcon

Canada, CEF. A Memorial Cross to Pte. C. Baird, 28th Battalion, Died of Wounds 1918 Newly Listed The Battalion was absorbed intoA Memorial Cross, in silver, reverse engraved 73318 Pte. C. BAIRD, reverse marked STERLING, measures 31. 9 mm (w) x 34. 9 mm (h), dark patina, extremely fine. Footnote: Charles Baird was born in Dumfrieshire, Scotland in 1885. He was a Teamster with 1. 5 years experience with the Royal Engineers in Glasgow when he enlisted in October 1914 at Port Arthur. Baird served overseas with the 28th Battalion. On October 5, 1918, Baird suffered a gunshot wound