An Unusual 1848-1908 Austrian Commemorative Cross Newly Listed along with a letter from

along with a letter from the War Veteran's Allowance Board and another from Ottawa accompanying his QSA

The body of the shako has an extruding

Thomas Ontario prior to enlisting in the CEF in December 1914

followed by a stint in self-contracting in the United States (1923 to 1927)

where his condition was declared "Dangerously Wounded"

An Unusual 1848-1908 Austrian Commemorative Cross Newly Listed along with a letter fromAn Unusual 1848 1908 Austrian Commemorative Cross in gilded bronze, 36mm x 36mm, reverse partially enameled in white (for wear on white Summer uniform), of excellent quality manufacture, in extremely fine condition; a very scarce private purchase cross.