Canada, Dominion. A Basilica-Cathedral Of St. John The Baptist In St. John’s, Newfoundland Medal Auction Archive A Medal for Battle Merit

A Medal for Battle Merit

name engraved "PRESSICH SILVIO" in the centre surrounded by the engraved inscription "BORDEAUS 2-IV-43" (April 2

They end after 1943

for actions in the North West Europe theatre in 1944-45

while returning from an artillery observation sortie after the aircraft

Canada, Dominion. A Basilica-Cathedral Of St. John The Baptist In St. John’s, Newfoundland Medal Auction Archive A Medal for Battle MeritIn silvered white metal, in high relief on both sides, obverse illustrating the Basilica Cathedral of St. John the Baptist, surrounded by the inscription "THE CATHEDRAL OF ST JOHNS, NEWFOUNDLAND" and inscribed "THE HOUSE WHICH I DESIRE TO BUILD IS GREAT, FOR OUR GOD IS GREAT. 2. PARALIP. II. 5." below, engraver marked "J. TAYLOR BIRM." (Birmingham), reverse illustrating a bishop blessing the cathedral's cornerstone with a cross prominently displayed