Canada, CEF. A Memorial Cross to Pte. C. Baird, 28th Battalion, Died of Wounds 1918 certificate_of_authenticity in gilded and blackened tombac

in gilded and blackened tombac

during the epic defence of the storehouse and field hospital at Rorke's Drift

Constructed of dyed paper cotton-blended paper

maker marked with a "G B" with a smaller "DA" between the two and marked "GES

gilt wear evident on the shield insignia

Canada, CEF. A Memorial Cross to Pte. C. Baird, 28th Battalion, Died of Wounds 1918 certificate_of_authenticity in gilded and blackened tombacA 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