Canada, CEF. A First War Memorial Cross to Sgt. Effinger, Died of Wounds at Vimy Ridge, 1917 Auction Archive appointing Widmann-Mathes to the rank

appointing Widmann-Mathes to the rank of Ministerial Director

all measuring 64 mm (w) x 105 mm (h)

observing a sapper exercise in Stadtprozelten

reverse illustrating a central circle inscribed "DECERNEE A" (Awarded To) and "1882" with a space in between for a recipient's name

and one set of horizontally-arranged threaded loops

Canada, CEF. A First War Memorial Cross to Sgt. Effinger, Died of Wounds at Vimy Ridge, 1917 Auction Archive appointing Widmann-Mathes to the rankIn silver, reverse engraved 47850 SGT. S. E. EFFINGER. M. M., marked STERLING on 6 oclock arm, worn on a period constructed silver and purple beaded necklace, light wear, extremely fine. Footnote: Stanley Ernest Effinger was born in Selkirk, Ontario in July 1892. He was employed as a butter maker in Selkirk when he enlisted with the 37th Battalion on May 31, 1915 at Niagara. He was wounded in action when putting up wire entrapments on August 30, 1915,