Canada, Commonwealth. A Second War Memorial Cross to Sgt. Connell consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac the underlying stiff framework on

the underlying stiff framework on the sidewalls is wrapped in a black rayon

presenting substantial damage

Royal Canadian Artillery (Permanent Force)

constructed of multi-coloured cotton fabric

Canada, Commonwealth. A Second War Memorial Cross to Sgt. Connell consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac the underlying stiff framework onIn silver, full size, GVR cypher on obverse, reverse engraved SGT. S. J. CONNELL R75835, marked STERLING on the reverse, dark patina, very fine. Footnote: Stanley Jerome Connell served in the RCAF during the Second War. He died on October 26, 1941. Surplus First War Memorial Crosses were often used during the Second War.