Spain. An Order Of The Knight's Hospitaller Of St.john, Commander Badge, C.1890 United Republic of the 31st battalion suffered heavily

the 31st battalion suffered heavily under an intense enemy bombardment which caused several casualties while holding the recently captured Canal du Nord

Mabel Evelyn Purvey of Toronto

)  with War and Victory Medals (227883 J

During WWI he served in the 3rd Company of the Ers

measures approximately 50mm(width) x 78mm(height)

Spain. An Order Of The Knight's Hospitaller Of St.john, Commander Badge, C.1890 United Republic of the 31st battalion suffered heavilyInstituted 1875. In bronze gilt with white and red enameling, with laurel wreath suspension, measuring 44 mm (w) x 73 mm (h inclusive of wreath suspension and ribbon loop), on period white neck ribbon, minor wear and contact to enamels, very fine. Footnote: Awarded to those who defending the faith, and helping the needy, with humanitarian works, both in the time of war and peace. To distinguish the order from the Malta Order, the small "h" was placed