Canada, CEF. A First War Memorial Cross to Sgt. Effinger, Died of Wounds at Vimy Ridge, 1917 GTRexclude on January 21

on January 21

’ He died in early March 1919

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measuring 68 mm (w) x 81

Canada, CEF. A First War Memorial Cross to Sgt. Effinger, Died of Wounds at Vimy Ridge, 1917 GTRexclude on January 21In 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,