Canada, Commonwealth. A Birk’s Memorial Bar to F.S. Crossland, KIA 1942 Auction surrounded by the dates 1866

surrounded by the dates 1866 1877 1881

the obverse bearing a central raised SS-style German national eagle clutching a wreathed mobile swastika

the side facing inward without stitching

with United trophy of arms suspension

1895 and died from his wounds twenty-four days later

Canada, Commonwealth. A Birk’s Memorial Bar to F.S. Crossland, KIA 1942 Auction surrounded by the dates 1866In silver, engraved FS H. CROSSLAND R. C. A. F. DIED IN HIS COUNTRYS SERVICE 2 JUNE 1942, measures 66. 9 mm (w) x 14. 6 mm (h), weighs 6. 21 grams, reverse marked BIRKS and STERLING, light contact, very fine. Contained in original dark purple case and original paper notices of the memorial bar and medals, and contained in the original Footnote: Flight Sergeant Harry Crossland was killed in action on June 2, 1942. While on an operation to Essen,