A Fine Miniature Order Of The Most Holy Annunciation In Gold Auction and Cross of Valour 1944

and Cross of Valour 1944 (bronze

He was posted to the Canadian Army Medical Depot at Westenhanger

a worn example with period ribbon

Germany (1913-1914)

an "M" in a circle to the right of the maker mark

A Fine Miniature Order Of The Most Holy Annunciation In Gold Auction and Cross of Valour 1944This is the miniature collar badge of the order. The miniature medallion was worn by Knights when it was not appropriate to wear the Grand or Small Collars. Finely made in 18K Gold, unmarked, illustrating Mary being visited by an Angel in the centre, framed by an intricate floral and ribboned border in the shape of a triangle, weighing 6. 25 grams, measuring 21 mm x 29. 5 mm, linked to a 7 mm x 25. 3 mm ornate suspension with sliding pinback,