Canada, Commonwealth. A Second War Memorial Cross to Sgt. Connell Newly Listed A Newfoundland Volunteer Service Medal

A Newfoundland Volunteer Service Medal - Officially numbered 1488 - This medal was issued on January 2

marked "18K" (Gold) and date marked "N9" (1963) on the edge of the arm at 5 o'clock

each measuring 195 mm (w) x 238 mm (h)

LEGISLADOR

by Floyd Gibbons

Canada, Commonwealth. A Second War Memorial Cross to Sgt. Connell Newly Listed A Newfoundland Volunteer Service MedalIn silver, full size, GVR cypher on obverse, reverse engraved SGT. S. J. CONNELL R75835, marked STERLING on the reverse, dark patina, very fine. Footnote: Stanley Jerome Connell served in the RCAF during the Second War. He died on October 26, 1941. Surplus First War Memorial Crosses were often used during the Second War.