Canada. A First War Waltham Pocket Watch to Pte. R. M. White from Bruce Township for Noble Service Archive inscribed "DISTINGUISHED FLYING CROSS" on

inscribed "DISTINGUISHED FLYING CROSS" on the lid

partial mark of “56” for 14kt Gold purity

With retirement on the horizon

In order for the partisans in the Frushkogorski partisan detachment to accept him into their ranks and to escape the chase

scuff marks evident on the lid and bottom

Canada. A First War Waltham Pocket Watch to Pte. R. M. White from Bruce Township for Noble Service Archive inscribed "DISTINGUISHED FLYING CROSS" onA Gold Filled Waltham pocket watch, featuring a vitreous white enamel dial marked WALTHAM with large Arabic numerals and a sub dial for seconds at the 6 oclock position, covered by a crystal disc. The reverse cover is engraved RMW, with the interior case marked CASHIER GOLD FILLED 177956. The interior cover is engraved FOR DUTY NOBLY DONE GREAT WAR 1914 1918 TO Pte. Robt. M. White From Bruce Tp. The interior is marked P. S. Bartlett WALTHAM MASS. 17