Canada, Commonwealth. A Silver Gift Box to Brigadier V. Hodson, Commander, 12th Canadian Infantry Brigade (1941–42) visually-hidden but not the Spanish colonies

but not the Spanish colonies in Florida and the South West

bronze palm clasp on an original ribbon

constructed of a field-grey rayon/wool blended cloth

It is plain with the exception of a maker’s mark in the form of the classic “PUMA” logo of Lauterjung & Sohn

and loss of the enamel ring on both medallions

Canada, Commonwealth. A Silver Gift Box to Brigadier V. Hodson, Commander, 12th Canadian Infantry Brigade (1941–42) visually-hidden but not the Spanish coloniesA large Solid Sterling Silver case, marked BIRKS, silver hallmarked with date letter 'F' denoting 1941 manufacture, with inscription etched on lid, "Brigadier V. Hodson from 12th Canadian Infantry Brigade February 1942, with the icons and signatures of regiments under Hodson's command including Governor General's Foot Guards, Canadian Grenadier Guards and the Elgin Regiment, measuring 22 cm (l) x 11 cm (w) x 5 cm (h), weighs 969 grams, wooden interior