United Kingdom. An Order of the British Empire, V Class Member, to Miss Townsend, Assistant Librarian for the Foreign Office, c.1920 Hold Hasselt Cross (AKA Metal Cross)

Hasselt Cross (AKA Metal Cross) 1830-1831 (Het Metalen Kruis 1830-1831)

" In the rank of Captain (Acting Major) during the First World War

Each breast of the tunic bears two pockets

He also served as city clerk and veteran's service officer for Antelope County

The 9th Canadian Infantry Brigade was composed of the 43rd (Cameron Highlanders of Canada) Battalion

United Kingdom. An Order of the British Empire, V Class Member, to Miss Townsend, Assistant Librarian for the Foreign Office, c.1920 Hold Hasselt Cross (AKA Metal Cross)Instituted June 4, 1917. In silver, reverse marked SG denoting Garrard manufacture, with London 1918 date marks, measures 48. 9 mm (w) x 63. 9 mm (h), worn on the original bow ribbon denoting a female recipient, minor wear, in extremely fine condition. Contained in the original hardshell case of issue, dark blue pebbled leather look exterior, inscribed "M. B. E." in gold coloured ink on the lid, inside lid in white satin, padded and maker marked