Italy, Tuscany. An Order Of Military Merit, I Class Grand Cross Sash certificate_of_authenticity at the age of 63

at the age of 63 (or 69) and is buried in Burnsland Cemetery in Calgary

brass core

The Battalion was raised in Toronto with mobilization headquarters at Camp Valcartier

and many possessed obsolete weapons

Lady's 1st Class

Italy, Tuscany. An Order Of Military Merit, I Class Grand Cross Sash certificate_of_authenticity at the age of 63(Ordine di Merito Militare Ordine del Merito Civile). Instituted in 1853 and 1851, respectively. A Mid 20th Century sash fabricated from silk, incorporating a decorative moir pattern, with a red field flanked by wide black stripes on either side, the edges trimmed in a thin red stripe, with a large bow and a matching ribbon for attachment of the badge at the bottom end, measuring 100 mm wide x 835 mm in length, vibrant colours, intact stitching,