Canada, CEF. A Memorial Cross to Pte. C. Baird, 28th Battalion, Died of Wounds 1918 visually-hidden a German minority predominantly living

a German minority predominantly living in Slovenia were allowed to form a distinctive German-speaking regiment made up of entirely of Germans within the Croatian Home Army

000 of these medals were struck at the Perth Branch of the Royal Mint

Arthur and J28875 Flight Officer (RCAF Navigator) William Samuel Richards

Footnote: Paul Ludwig Hans Anton von Beneckendorff und Hindenburg was a German Field Marshal and statesman who led the Imperial German Army during the First World War

A very fine period postcard

Canada, CEF. A Memorial Cross to Pte. C. Baird, 28th Battalion, Died of Wounds 1918 visually-hidden a German minority predominantly livingA 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