Canada, Commonwealth. A Second War Canadian Tank Beret, 1944, by Dorothea Hats Hold Footnote: William Roderick Alexander MacDonald

Footnote: William Roderick Alexander MacDonald  was born in 1879 in Lingwick

decorations and medals to recognize the efforts of their subjects

measuring 85 mm (w) x 120 mm (l) x 25 mm (h)

It is obvious that his time in the Royal Marines likely counted towards this decoration

Canada, Commonwealth. A Second War Canadian Tank Beret, 1944, by Dorothea Hats Hold Footnote: William Roderick Alexander MacDonaldA Second War Beret of black wool with a black cloth interior, featuring a leather band around the base, printed label on the interior states Dorothea Hats Ltd. TORONTO 7 1944. Exterior cap badge in white metal with blue canvas backing, intact lugs and pin, measures 39. 8 mm (w) x 49 mm (h), light wear, remains in very fine condition.