Hamburg, Free City. A Hanseatic Cross Hold on February 10

on February 10

Mason was with the 5th Canadian Mounted Rifles (Quebec Regiment) when he was reported Wounded

Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal with bronze star

attached to the Depot Company on October 21

along with two sets of inset bands supporting the integral belt loop

Hamburg, Free City. A Hanseatic Cross Hold on February 10(Hanseatenkreuz). 1915 1918. A Maltese cross constructed of silver with red enameled arms; the obverse depicting an outline of the Hamburg castle; the reverse plain, inscribed Fr Verdienst im Kriege 1914 in Gothic lettering; on a double loop suspension from its period original ribbon; measuring 40. 30 mm (w) x 40. 81 mm (h); weighing 17. 8 grams with its ribbon; in overall extremely fine condition.