Canada. A Memorial Cross To Herbert Dash, Brest Evacuation, Died Of Wounds In Italy certificate_of_authenticity with a period original ladies

with a period original ladies ribbon

with an integral hinge and banjo-style pinback meeting an integral catch

Army Airborne School

the reverse bearing a central red enameled medallion overlaid by a gilt lion rampant

The top is flanked by four reinforced ventilation holes

Canada. A Memorial Cross To Herbert Dash, Brest Evacuation, Died Of Wounds In Italy certificate_of_authenticity with a period original ladiesGeorge VI (C. 1039 GNR. H. F. DASH). Naming is engraved. In sterling silver, marked with a maple leaf within a "C" (925 silver standard), hallmarked, maker marked "LACKIE" and marked "STERLING" on the reverse, dark patina, very light contact, replacement shortened ribbon, near extremely fine. Footnote: Herbert Frederick Dash was born on December 18, 1910 in Sussex, England. As a teenager he worked as a clerk in a provisions store, from 1924 to 1927,