Latvia, Republic. A Boy Scout Cross C.1935 Auction Archive prior to forming Ross Scouts

prior to forming Ross Scouts in the Great War - a remarkable career retold in Neil Speeds entertaining biography Born to Fight North West Canada 1885

MAYER’S SÖHNE WIEN” stamped on ring

with the 1st Depot Battalion in Barriefield

The Duke also led the orderly retreat across the Tagliamento after the defeat at Caporetto in 1917

43mm x 58 mm inclusive of wreath suspension

Latvia, Republic. A Boy Scout Cross C.1935 Auction Archive prior to forming Ross ScoutsTwo piece construction, swastika insignia in silver with red and white enamels, mounted to a cross base, each of the arms of the cross bearing fleur de lis, maker marked "S. BERCS." on the reverse, measuring 43. 8 mm (w) x 47 mm (h) inclusive of its integral ring, with ring suspension, very light crazing evident in the white enamels, near extremely fine.