Cambodia, French Protectorate. A Colonial Order of Cambodia, Knight Republic of A Canadian Spitfire Memorial Cross

A Canadian Spitfire Memorial Cross to 'Churchill's Own' Squadron

measuring 210 mm (w) x 158 mm (h)

sailors and marines were sent to relieve the British legation at Peking

the Army Reserve Medal

Chamberlain announced the declaration of war on Germany two days later and led Great Britain through the first eight months of the war until his resignation as Prime Minister on May 10

Cambodia, French Protectorate. A Colonial Order of Cambodia, Knight Republic of A Canadian Spitfire Memorial Cross(Ordre royal du Cambodge). Instituted in 1886. In silver and silver gilt, an eight point star of faceted rays, the obverse medallion in silver gilt featuring Cambodian symbolism, surmounted by a crown, the reverse plain, marked with a boars head denoting silver fineness of 800, measures 53. 4 mm (w) x 71. 9 mm (h), worn on original ribbon, enamels chips on crown band, very fine condition.