Canada. A Memorial Cross To Private Harris ; Dow Sustained During The Battle Of Flers-Courcelette United Republic of The Star for Santa Rita

The Star for Santa Rita Morelos was awarded to the defenders of Santa Rita Morelos against the Texans (AKA Republic of the Rio Grande)

Lightly tarnished but overall fine condition

durable rubber straps

The left rear of the dome is stamped with a faded "HANS RÖMER NEU-ULM" maker's mark

Sixteen weeks later

Canada. A Memorial Cross To Private Harris ; Dow Sustained During The Battle Of Flers-Courcelette United Republic of The Star for Santa RitaCanada; George V (451233 Pte. W. R. HARRIS). Naming is engraved. Sterling silver, marked "STERLING" and hallmarked on the reverse, on shortened replacement neck ribbon, light contact and surface wear, better than very fine. Footnote: William Rupert Harris was born on April 29, 1882 in London, England and later immigrated to Canada. He signed his Attestation Paper as a Private (451233) with the 58th Infantry Battalion, on June 30, 1915 at Niagara Camp,