Canada, Commonwealth. A Silver Gift Box to Brigadier V. Hodson, Commander, 12th Canadian Infantry Brigade (1941–42) visually-hidden constructed of a field-grey rayon/wool

constructed of a field-grey rayon/wool blended cloth

The dagger is also accompanied by a portepee

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

with complete tongues constructed of field-grey wool

Canada, Commonwealth. A Silver Gift Box to Brigadier V. Hodson, Commander, 12th Canadian Infantry Brigade (1941–42) visually-hidden constructed of a field-grey rayon/woolA 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