Canada, CEF. A Memorial Cross to Pte. C. Baird, 28th Battalion, Died of Wounds 1918 United Republic of A mixed lot of SS

A mixed lot of SS uniform insignia

" said Fred Ritchie

that he was not married and that his trade was that of Fireman (with other documentation also stating that he was a Framer as well)

in leather with original ties

circumscribed by an inscription of “GOTT MIT UNS” (“GOD IS WITH US”) in Fraktur script and oak leaf branches

Canada, CEF. A Memorial Cross to Pte. C. Baird, 28th Battalion, Died of Wounds 1918 United Republic of A mixed lot of SSA 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