Canada, CEF. A Memorial Cross to Pte. W. Lund, 29th Battalion, KIA 1918 Auction KARAM KHAN

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the exterior engraved with an ornate design incorporating an intricate floral pattern interlaced with leafing on the lid and all four sides

Badge in silver gilt with blue and white enamels

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two white enamelled stars missing on the reverse

Canada, CEF. A Memorial Cross to Pte. W. Lund, 29th Battalion, KIA 1918 Auction KARAM KHANA Memorial Cross, in silver, reverse engraved 769577 PTE. W. LUND, reverse marked STERLING, measures 31. 8 mm (w) x 34. 7 mm (h), dark patina, extremely fine. Footnote: William Lund was born Blackburn, Lancaster, England in February 1890. He was a farmer when he enlisted on January 3, 1916 with the 124th Battalion in Toronto. In August 1916, he was serving with the 205th Tigers of Hamilton Battalion, but was later transferred to the 180th Battalion.