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

He arrived at the Canadian Base Depot in France on the 15th

measuring 110 mm x 27 mm

with the 1st Depot Battalion in Barriefield

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.