Canada, CEF. A Memorial Cross to Pte. J. Bannon, 259th Battalion, Died of Illness 1918 Hold with a large photo of

with a large photo of the “Red Baron”

The reverse blade is in the same condition and it displays mark of this producer

named to Bräuninger as a Hauptmann of Grenadier-Regiment 436

the obverse with white enameled arms overlaid by stylized flames

Canada, CEF. A Memorial Cross to Pte. J. Bannon, 259th Battalion, Died of Illness 1918 Hold with a large photo ofA Memorial Cross, in silver, full size, reverse engraved 3236193 Pte. J. M. BANNON, reverse 6 oclock arm marked STERLING, worn on full length purple silk neck ribbon, light wear, extremely fine. Footnote: John Maxel Bannon was born in Artemesia, Grey County, Ontario in 1890. He was employed as jeweller when he was drafted under the Military Service Act in July 1918. He served with the 259th Battalion in Canada. Bannon died October 28, 1918 of severe