Canada, Commonwealth. A Second War Memorial Cross to Pte. Dawson Auction Archive He first saw action against

He first saw action against the Ottoman Turks at the Siege of Vienna in 1683 and the subsequent War of the Holy League

the obverse medallion presents an image of Jesus surrounded by a blue enamel ring inscribed “Η ΔΕΞΙΑ ΣΟΥ ΧΕΙΡ ΚΥΡΙΕ ΔΕΔΟΞΑΣΤΑΙ ΕΝ ΙΣΧΥΙ” (THY RIGHT HAND

with a silvered armour-clad knight on horseback holding an olden sword and shield (also known as the Vytis insignia)

measures 30 mm (w) x 18 mm (h)

Canada, Commonwealth. A Second War Memorial Cross to Pte. Dawson Auction Archive He first saw action againstIn silver, full size, reverse engraved B. 41379 PTE. D. A. DAWSON., marked STERLING, measures 32. 3 mm (w) x 35. 0 mm (h), light finish, worn on segment of purple ribbon, wear to reverse naming, light wear to finish, remains very fine.