A Historical North West Canada 1885 - Saskatchewan Clasp Auction War Merit Cross - First

War Merit Cross - First Class -

leaving only a medical student with the expedition

Official Type I - Bronze

clasps: Cyprus

1st issue (Capt

A Historical North West Canada 1885 - Saskatchewan Clasp Auction War Merit Cross - FirstAn important North West Canada Medal awarded to Major Charles Ross, D. S. O., who, having served as a civilian scout for the U. S. Army during the Indian Wars 1877 79, was appointed a Chief Scout during the North West Rebellion in Canada in 1885: thereafter, he quickly rose to prominence for his gallantry in action, and, after further adventures, was decorated for his bravery with Roberts Horse at Sannahs Post and appointed to command the Canadian