Canada, Commonwealth. A Second War Memorial Cross to Pilot Officer Hamilton, KIA 1944 Auction four Army Collar Insignia

four Army Collar Insignia

the lid featuring a rounded hole for the insertion of paper money flanked by a raised inscription of “PAPIER GELD” (“PAPER MONEY”)

He volunteered for the RAD on November 1st

repair evident in the red enamels on the base of the bottom arm

Canada, Commonwealth. A Second War Memorial Cross to Pilot Officer Hamilton, KIA 1944 Auction four Army Collar InsigniaA Memorial Cross, in sterling silver, reverse machine engraved P. O. I. M. HAMILTON J19966, measures 32. 3 mm (w) x 35 mm (h), suspended from a sterling silver bow with horizontal pin on the reverse, light wear, better than very fine. Contained in the original case of issue, a black pebbled exterior, interior lid has the Memorial Cross award note taped to it, creme coloured velvet medal bed, measures 67 mm (w) x 90 mm (l) x 20 mm (d), light wear, very