New Zealand. A Second War Memorial Cross to Pte. A.J.V. Coventry, KIA 1941 consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac (Offiziersdolch mit Etui)

(Offiziersdolch mit Etui)

he was on air raid patrol

It was through his skillfull [sic] leadership

with crossed swords set through the centrepiece

New Zealand. A Second War Memorial Cross to Pte. A.J.V. Coventry, KIA 1941 consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac (Offiziersdolch mit Etui)A Memorial Cross, in silver, full size, GVIR cypher, reverse impressed 40277 PTE. A. J. V. COVENTRY, 6 oclock arm marked STERLING, worn on a full length purple neck ribbon, light wear, extremely fine. Accompanied by a Services Rendered pin, reverse numbered N. Z 8463, contained in the original case of issue, black leatherette exterior and silk velvet interior, remains very fine. Footnote: Athol James Vincent Coventry served with the 25th Battalion,