Netherlands, Kingdom. A Medal Of Merit Of The Dutch Red Cross, Ii Class Bronze Grade, C.1945 Newly Listed he was confirmed as Brigadier

he was confirmed as Brigadier and stayed in the BGS role under Harry Crerar until mid-July 1942

He died on August 7

scooping the world by two days

Eight years later

CCNN stands for Camicie Nere

Netherlands, Kingdom. A Medal Of Merit Of The Dutch Red Cross, Ii Class Bronze Grade, C.1945 Newly Listed he was confirmed as Brigadier(Medaille van Verdienste van Nederlandsche Roode). Instituted in 1914. Type I (1914 1945). In bronze with red enamels, measuring 35 mm in diameter, contact marks on the reverse, original ribbon with safety pin attachment, near extremely fine. In it cardboard box of issue, marked with a Red Cross and inscribed "KONINKLUKE BEEGER VOORSCHOTEN" on the lid, light wear and soiling on the exterior, box very fine.