Spanish War Cross - Breast Star Hold Upon his return to Canada

Upon his return to Canada in 1954

Before he could begin active service he was required to complete his mandatory labour term with the RAD

Howard took his gun up into the firing line

the scabbard measuring 246 mm in length

Driver Mir Khan

Spanish War Cross - Breast Star Hold Upon his return to CanadaSpanish War Cross Breast Star, Three piece construction, in silver and enamels, 61mm, all four arms additionally engraved 15 7 1939, very fine quality, in very fine condition, no chipping to enamels. Footnote: The War Cross was instituted on January 26, 1937 and amended in 1942. It was a direct descendant of the Military Order of Mary Christine (Mara Cristina) created for the Queen Regent in 1890 and intended to reward military bravery.