A 1909 Edward Vii Colonial Auxiliary Forces Officers Decoration GTRexclude but effective control could not

but effective control could not be planned for a painfully simple reason: not enough was known about the habits of whales

and this particular armband exhibits moderate wear

the naming in raised lettering

It was worn on the lapel on civilian clothes

A Memorial Cross to Cpl

A 1909 Edward Vii Colonial Auxiliary Forces Officers Decoration GTRexclude but effective control could notA 1909 Edward VII Colonial Auxiliary Forces Officers Decoration Silver gilt, maker marked "SG" (Sebastian Garrard), hallmarked with the British lion, a leopard's head (made in London) and date marked "O" (1909) on the reverse, 35. 7 mm x 65 mm, hanger missing its pinback, near extremely fine.