with McKinnon later joining the 7th Infantry Battalion "1st British Columbia Regiment" as a reinforcement in the French theatre
missing two pins on reverse
Footnote: GQ Parachutes Limited is named for it's founder
British Honduras (light blue embroidery on black wool
mentioned in despatches for his conspicuous and gallant conduct in an action against Chinese pirates
Slovakia, Republic. An Order Of The War Victory Cross, Iii Class Badge, Civil Division, C.1942 Auction with McKinnon later joining the(Vojenn vitazn kri). Instituted in 1942. In silver and blue enamels the Slovak (patriarchal) cross decorated with emanating rays between the each of the six blue enamelled arms, with clusters of linden leaves at the 3 and 9 o'clock positions, marked "987" (silver) and assay office marked "K" (Kosice) on the pin, measuring 35. 8 mm (w) x 51. 7 mm (h), vertical pinback, intact enamels, very light contact, near extremely fine. Footnote: The War Victory