Canada, CEF. A Memorial Cross to Pte. C. Baird, 28th Battalion, Died of Wounds 1918 United Republic of silvering loss on the MMHD

silvering loss on the MMHD Medal

constructed in silver with a finely executed multi-rayed faceted and perforated star base

Mackensen Cross - First Class

A Veteran’s Association 25 Year Medal A straight-armed cross paty constructed of bronze

maker marked “RZM M9/7 Foerster & Barth

Canada, CEF. A Memorial Cross to Pte. C. Baird, 28th Battalion, Died of Wounds 1918 United Republic of silvering loss on the MMHDA Memorial Cross, in silver, reverse engraved 73318 Pte. C. BAIRD, reverse marked STERLING, measures 31. 9 mm (w) x 34. 9 mm (h), dark patina, extremely fine. Footnote: Charles Baird was born in Dumfrieshire, Scotland in 1885. He was a Teamster with 1. 5 years experience with the Royal Engineers in Glasgow when he enlisted in October 1914 at Port Arthur. Baird served overseas with the 28th Battalion. On October 5, 1918, Baird suffered a gunshot wound