Canada, Commonwealth. A Second War Canadian Tank Beret, 1944, by Dorothea Hats Hold It is obvious that his

It is obvious that his time in the Royal Marines likely counted towards this decoration

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

the clasp a later issue with flat backstrap

decorations and medals to recognize the efforts of their subjects

Canada, Commonwealth. A Second War Canadian Tank Beret, 1944, by Dorothea Hats Hold It is obvious that hisA 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.