Canada, CEF. A Memorial Cross to L. Cpl Auton, KIA 1917 consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac the obverse bearing a raised

the obverse bearing a raised Cyrillic inscription of “МКзЖД”

chipping of enamels evident to both the obverse and reverse

Ancient Order of Hibernians (AOH) Ladies Auxiliary 2nd National Convention at Portland

with the flattened “R” characteristic of Souval’s early pieces

with a recessed medal bed for plush seating of the award

Canada, CEF. A Memorial Cross to L. Cpl Auton, KIA 1917 consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac the obverse bearing a raisedIn silver, reverse engraved 490286 L Cpl. A. AUTON and marked STERLING on the 6 oclock arm, measures 31. 8 mm (w) x 35. 2 mm (h), worn on original purple ribbon, light wear, very fine. Contained in original case of issue exterior in black leatherette marked with crown, velvet medalbed, measures 70 mm (w) x 90 mm (h) x 25 mm (d), light wear, does not close fully, near very fine. Footnote: Arthur Auton was born in Twickham, London in 1883. He emigrated