Austria, Imperial. A Sovereign Order Of The Knights Of Malta 1916, Merit Cross United Republic of Accompanied by a Canadian Army

Accompanied by a Canadian Army reproduction file photograph of Lieutenant West in uniform and a CD containing thirty-nine pages with copies of his IndexCards

measuring 60 mm (w) x 75 mm (h - inclusive of crown)

with seven wooden sticks in between

45mm (w) x 51

until his return to the United States in July 1957

Austria, Imperial. A Sovereign Order Of The Knights Of Malta 1916, Merit Cross United Republic of Accompanied by a Canadian ArmyIn silver gilt with red and white enamels, illegible hallmark on the ring, measuring 39. 5 mm (w) x 43 mm (h) inclusive of its ring suspension, intact enamels, original triangular ribbon with hook and eye, extremely fine. In its hardshelled case of issue, gilt Maltese cross on the lid, marked "B" on the bottom, maroon felt recessed medal bed, extensive wear and scuffing on the exterior, case fair.