France, Iii Republic. Two Crosses Newly Listed 1916 in Whitewood

1916 in Whitewood

coming apart at seams

The Hera caught fire and sank in Tofino Harbour

Arthur was separated from his mates and was buried at Beauvais Marissel Cemetery

France, Iii Republic. Two Crosses Newly Listed 1916 in WhitewoodCross for Military Valour (Croix de la Valeur Militaire) (in bronze, cornucopia hallmarked and marked "BR" (bronze) on the reverse, measuring 36. 3 mm (w) x 36. 3 mm (h), bronze palm on its original ribbon); and War Cross for Overseas Operations (Croix de Guerre des Thtres Oprationnels Extrieurs) (in bronze, measuring 38 mm (w) x 46 mm (h) inclusive of its laterally pierced ball suspension, original ribbon). Near extremely fine.