Canada, CEF. A Memorial Group to Pte. Arthur Edward McKay, 46th Canadian Infantry, KIA September 1918 consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac surrounded by white enamel with

surrounded by white enamel with the motto ‘JE MAINTIENDRAI’

He was finding it very difficult to get about on account of myalgia in the legs

around central stylized initials “DSB”

but upgraded the reward to the Pour le Merite

Cased (Vaterländischer Verdienstorden)

Canada, CEF. A Memorial Group to Pte. Arthur Edward McKay, 46th Canadian Infantry, KIA September 1918 consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac surrounded by white enamel withA British War Medal, silver, full size, rim impressed 276061 PTE. A. E. MC KAY 46 CAN. INF., original ribbon, dark patina, very fine condition. A Victory Medal, bronze gilt, full size, rim impressed 276061 PTE. A. E. MC KAY. 46 CAN. INF, replacement ribbon, very fine. An 217th Overseas Battalion cap badge in browning copper, two lugs on reverse. Measuring 35. 6mm (w) x 44. 5mm (h). An unofficial commemorative medal, obverse with inscription HE FOUGHT