Canada. A Memorial Cross To Private Mcnamara, 85Th Infantry Battalion, Kia Neuville St. Vasst, 1918 United Republic of possibly ground found

possibly ground found

obverse illustrating the bust of a wing-helmeted female warrior

Invested with the D

The award acknowledges officials of nations

Well marked: S

Canada. A Memorial Cross To Private Mcnamara, 85Th Infantry Battalion, Kia Neuville St. Vasst, 1918 United Republic of possibly ground foundCanada; George V (877576 Pte. J. P. McNAMARA). Sterling silver, marked "STERLING" and hallmarked "R" on the reverse, on a replacement bow tied ribbon, contact marks and surface wear, very fine. Footnote: Joseph Patrick McNamara was born on April 28, 1887 in Lower River Inhabitants, Cape Breton, Nova Scotia, the son of Michael Benjamin McNamara and Catherine McNamara of Lower River Inhabitants, which is east of Port Hawkesbury (the latter also