measuring 450 mm in total length when inserted into the scabbard
The tunic closes with six pebbled magnetic metal buttons on the right flap meeting an equal number of reinforced buttonholes on the left flap
importantly
John Alexander McArthur was born on August 24
reverse engraved "RCAF" over "ME" (Middle East) on the top tip of the leaf and "1944-45" at its base
Denmark, Kingdom. A Red Cross Badge Of Merit, I Class, C.1965 certificate_of_authenticity measuring 450 mm in total(Dansk Rde Kors Fortjensttegn). Instituted in 1963. In bronze gilt with red and white enamels, 1963 Pelican feeding her young shape type, unmarked, measuring 38. 5 mm (w) x 48. 5 mm (h) inclusive of its integral ring suspension, intact enamels, spotting evident on the reverse, original ribbon with safety pin attachment, near extremely fine.