A Rare Metz Cufftitle Type Ii Newly Listed impressed "447 883 927 HM

impressed "447 883 927 HM McLAREN ACC O(RH)P CDN FORCES"

Footnote: This medal takes its curious name from the CQD signal (All Stations Distress) sent out by the stricken White Star steamship Republic after it collided with the Italian steamer Florida on January 21

which were based there

attacked on every side

returned to Canada

A Rare Metz Cufftitle Type Ii Newly Listed impressed "447 883 927 HMConstructed of black wool, with silvery embroidery, 42cm (or 17 inches); the top and bottom edges are bordered by machine stitched silvery grey, Russian braiding; in slightly worn condition. This is so called "Second Type" (see page 36, in the International Militaria Collector" magazine. A rare and desirable cufftitle in great condition