Canada, Commonwealth. A Memorial Cross, Royal Canadian Naval Volunteer Reserve, Died As The Result Of Drowning Hold with five pointed star shaped

with five pointed star shaped appliqué in solid 22k GOLD and enamels

measuring 37 mm (w) x 43

very attractive and scarce wing

He was awarded one Good Conduct Badge on December 31

One crew member was lost

Canada, Commonwealth. A Memorial Cross, Royal Canadian Naval Volunteer Reserve, Died As The Result Of Drowning Hold with five pointed star shapedGeorge V (W. E. LEARD ABLE SEAMAN R. C. N. V. R.). Naming is engraved. In sterling silver, maker marked "BMCo.", marked "STERLING" and 925 minimum silver standard marked on the reverse, suspended from a silver bow tied ribbon with pinback, contact marks, very fine. Footnote: Wellesley Everett Leard was born on February 16 (some say 15), 1921 in Windsor, Hants County, Nova Scotia, the son of James Everett Leard and Myrtle Livida (Henneberry) Leard,