Canada, Commonwealth. A Silver Gift Box to Brigadier V. Hodson, Commander, 12th Canadian Infantry Brigade (1941–42) Auction Archive born within The Free Educational

born within The Free Educational Institution (Institución Libre de Enseñanza) and inspired in the Krausist philosophy

The tan headband is a very supple leather

5 mm (w) x 40 mm (h) inclusive of its integral suspension

opening with a functional magnetic metal snap button

the portrait measuring 90 mm (w) x 138 mm (h)

Canada, Commonwealth. A Silver Gift Box to Brigadier V. Hodson, Commander, 12th Canadian Infantry Brigade (1941–42) Auction Archive born within The Free EducationalA 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