Canada, CEF. A Memorial Cross to Pte. J. Bannon, 259th Battalion, Died of Illness 1918 visually-hidden and an Austrian War Commemorative

and an Austrian War Commemorative Medal

Each battle or campaign covered by the medal was represented by a clasp on the ribbon

weighing 95

arriving on the 20th at the Canadian Concentration Camp at Kinmel Park

the exterior overlaid by a white cotton disc measuring 9 cm in diameter

Canada, CEF. A Memorial Cross to Pte. J. Bannon, 259th Battalion, Died of Illness 1918 visually-hidden and an Austrian War CommemorativeA 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