Canada, CEF. A First War Memorial Cross to Sgt. Effinger, Died of Wounds at Vimy Ridge, 1917 United Republic of An intact brown leather buffer

An intact brown leather buffer pad covers the seam where the blade meets the crossguard

Post-war research indicates that it failed to return to its base

Constructed of silvered cupal in the shape of a mobile swastika within a cogwheel

Maroon wool exterior

the gilt-rimmed band of blue enamel bears the date “DEN 8TH APRIL 1844

Canada, CEF. A First War Memorial Cross to Sgt. Effinger, Died of Wounds at Vimy Ridge, 1917 United Republic of An intact brown leather bufferIn silver, reverse engraved 47850 SGT. S. E. EFFINGER. M. M., marked STERLING on 6 oclock arm, worn on a period constructed silver and purple beaded necklace, light wear, extremely fine. Footnote: Stanley Ernest Effinger was born in Selkirk, Ontario in July 1892. He was employed as a butter maker in Selkirk when he enlisted with the 37th Battalion on May 31, 1915 at Niagara. He was wounded in action when putting up wire entrapments on August 30, 1915,