1916 documents the incident: "While practising bomb throwing with live bombs was hit by piece of the bomb which entered neck on left side 1"-1 1/2" from mid line on level with thyroid cartilage
toned with correct replacement ribbon
with silver that has blackened overtime
but commissioned in December 1940 as HMCS Spikenard (K198) in the Royal Canadian Navy
with makers mark on reverse cartouche
A Serbian Order Of St.sava 1921-1941; 5Th Class Knight certificate_of_authenticity 1916 documents the incident: "While2nd Model, 2nd Pattern, 5th Class, Knight, Cased; Saint in Green Robes. Silver gilt and enamels, 41. 7 mm x 68. 8 mm, original triangular ribbon, dark patina, intact enamels, extremely fine. In its hardshelled case of issue, inscribed "CB. CABA V." on the lid, maker marked "HUGERNIN FRERES & Co. LE LOCALE Medailleurs (Suisse)" on the inside lid, recessed medal bed, soiled, paper covering peeling on the back edge, case near fine.