Canada, Cef. A 175Th Infantry Battalion "Medicine Hat Battalion" Cap Badge, Newly Listed It is signed by an

It is signed by an Oberst (Colonel) Dr

measuring 200 mm (w) x 265 mm (h))

reverse illustrating an ornate circular plaque surmounted by the Royal coat-of-arms

in twisted silver aluminum bullion hand embroidery in the form of three vertically stacked gulls within a wreath

his left hand resting upon an upright fasces

Canada, Cef. A 175Th Infantry Battalion "Medicine Hat Battalion" Cap Badge, Newly Listed It is signed by anType II with "Overseas 175 Battalion". In pickled brass, voided, measuring 36. 2 mm (w) x 43 mm (h), both lugs intact, scattered wear in the pickled finish, giving it a reddish appearance, near extremely fine. Footnote: The Battalion was raised in the Medicine Hat district of Alberta with mobilization headquarters at Medicine Hat under the authority of G. O. 69, July 15, 1916. The Battalion sailed October 4, 1916 under the command of Lieutenant