Canada, Commonwealth. A Second War Memorial Cross to Pte. Strathdee United Republic of 1873 in Manchester

1873 in Manchester

American Sympathizer

1 Clasp - SUAKIN 1884 (silver

chipping evident in the green enamels in the wreath just below the VALOR suspension

the fuller running almost the full length of the blade

Canada, Commonwealth. A Second War Memorial Cross to Pte. Strathdee United Republic of 1873 in ManchesterA Memorial Cross, in silver, reverse engraved A. 118635 PTE. G. STRATHDEE, reverse marked R and STERLING on the 6 oclock arm, worn on a small purple ribbon tied into a bow, light wear and loss of silvering to the reverse, remains very fine. Footnote: Gordon Strathdee was born in May 1926, in Dorchester, Ontario. He served with the Veterans Guard of Canada during the second war. He died on November 23, 1945 in Chatham, Ontario of an automobile accident.