Canada, CEF. A First War Memorial Cross to Sgt. Effinger, Died of Wounds at Vimy Ridge, 1917 Newly Listed as well as on the

as well as on the perceived psyche of German personnel

in an attempt to break the trench deadlock

a finely enameled red Maltese Cross with ball finials in silver gilt

number stamped "42" on the reverse

the reverse bearing an inscription of “FÜR ARBEITE ZUM SCHUTZE DEUTSCHLANDS” (“FOR WORK IN THE DEFENCE OF GERMANY”)

Canada, CEF. A First War Memorial Cross to Sgt. Effinger, Died of Wounds at Vimy Ridge, 1917 Newly Listed as well as on theIn 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,