Canada, Commonwealth. A Second War Canadian Tank Beret, 1944, by Dorothea Hats Hold multiple scratches evident on the

multiple scratches evident on the red enamelled arms at 3 and 12 o'clock

in sterling with gold fill

the clasp a later issue with flat backstrap

the War Merit Cross 2nd Class with Swords on December 31

Footnote: William Roderick Alexander MacDonald  was born in 1879 in Lingwick

Canada, Commonwealth. A Second War Canadian Tank Beret, 1944, by Dorothea Hats Hold multiple scratches evident on theA Second War Beret of black wool with a black cloth interior, featuring a leather band around the base, printed label on the interior states Dorothea Hats Ltd. TORONTO 7 1944. Exterior cap badge in white metal with blue canvas backing, intact lugs and pin, measures 39. 8 mm (w) x 49 mm (h), light wear, remains in very fine condition.