Canada, CEF. A Memorial Cross to Pte. J. Bannon, 259th Battalion, Died of Illness 1918 Hold the Pilot's insignia in bronze

the Pilot's insignia in bronze gilt consisting of three pieces: the King's crown surmounting a spread-winged eagle and two branches at the base forming a wreath

this grouping comes with a hand written note listingGruber’s military units/service

the obverse with white enameled arms overlaid by stylized flames

with a large photo of the “Red Baron”

First Empire: Order of the Legion of Honour (in silver

Canada, CEF. A Memorial Cross to Pte. J. Bannon, 259th Battalion, Died of Illness 1918 Hold the Pilot's insignia in bronzeA 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