A First War Canadian When Shall Their Glory Fade Medal Hold A Miniature Lateran Cross

A Miniature Lateran Cross

just shy of one year of his previous hospitalization

on September 6th 1942 is awarded the Eastern Front Medal

6 mm x 29 mm

A First War Canadian When Shall Their Glory Fade Medal Hold A Miniature Lateran CrossSilver, obverse illustrating a standing infantryman posing with his rifle, a Union Jack flag unfurled behind him, flanked by a cluster of maple leaves at the left and laurel leaves at the right, with two ribbon banners, the one above inscribed "WHEN SHALL THEIR GLORY FADE", the one below inscribed "CANADA", blank reverse, 27. 8 mm x 35. 3 mm, light contact and surface wear, better than very fine.