Canada, Commonwealth. A Birk’s Memorial Bar to F.S. Crossland, KIA 1942 Auction BURMA 1889-92 (1262 Pte W

BURMA 1889-92 (1262 Pte W

A Gold Medal

1895 and died from his wounds twenty-four days later

surrounded by the dates 1866 1877 1881

the rim of the bell bearing the inscription “Ich rufe die Jugend der Welt” (I call the youth of the world)

Canada, Commonwealth. A Birk’s Memorial Bar to F.S. Crossland, KIA 1942 Auction BURMA 1889-92 (1262 Pte WIn silver, engraved FS H. CROSSLAND R. C. A. F. DIED IN HIS COUNTRYS SERVICE 2 JUNE 1942, measures 66. 9 mm (w) x 14. 6 mm (h), weighs 6. 21 grams, reverse marked BIRKS and STERLING, light contact, very fine. Contained in original dark purple case and original paper notices of the memorial bar and medals, and contained in the original Footnote: Flight Sergeant Harry Crossland was killed in action on June 2, 1942. While on an operation to Essen,