An Austrian Order Of St.maurice And St.lazarus By V. Mayer Newly Listed Headstone an his Victoria Cross

Headstone an his Victoria Cross is displayed at the Canadian War Museum

marked on ring (FR)

He began his career as a Boy Seaman 2nd Class (January 13

Britannia (September 1835 - April 1836)

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An Austrian Order Of St.maurice And St.lazarus By V. Mayer Newly Listed Headstone an his Victoria CrossAn Austrian Order of St. Maurice and St. Lazarus by V. Mayer in Gold and enamels, of very fine quality Austrian Vinc Mayer manufacture, 37mm(w) x 40mm (h), hallmarked on ring, one tiny hairline crack to white enamels otherwise in nearly extremely fine condition; with original triangular ribbon, and in fine quality fitted leatherette case of issue, circa 1880 90; scarce award by this maker.