Canada, CEF. A 102nd Infantry Battalion "North British Columbians" Cap Badge, Type II without "Overseas" visually-hidden primary reserve) at the age

primary reserve) at the age of 53

1940 (as Schützen

obverse with central blue enameled Latin Cross circumscribed by gold enameled inscription reading “GESELLSCHAFT VOM BLAUEN KREUZE IN WIEN” (“SOCIETY OF THE BLUE CROSS IN VIENNA”)

the underside in black wool and incorporating a black wool strap for uniform attachment

another in bonze grade

Canada, CEF. A 102nd Infantry Battalion "North British Columbians" Cap Badge, Type II without "Overseas" visually-hidden primary reserve) at the ageIn browning copper, obscured maker mark on the reverse, measuring 41. 8 mm (w) x 47 mm (h), both lugs intact, extremely fine. Footnote: The Battalion was raised in Northern British Columbia with mobilization headquarters at Comox under the authority of G. O. 151, December 22, 1915. The Battalion sailed June 20, 1916 under the command of Lieutenant Colonel J. W. Warden with a strength of 37 officers and 968 other ranks. The Battalion served in France