Canada, CEF. The Battalion Drum of the 148th McGill University C.O.T.C. Heer. A Flak/Artillery Hauptmann’s Service Tunic In enameled bakelite

In enameled bakelite

constructed of gilded and patinated feinzink

reverse bearing a winged eagle above the words FOR SERVICE

HMS Iroquois was ordered on April 5

circa 1960

Canada, CEF. The Battalion Drum of the 148th McGill University C.O.T.C. Heer. A Flak/Artillery Hauptmann’s Service Tunic In enameled bakeliteLikely produced and painted in 1918 at the conclusion of the war, this drum is unique. Constructed of brass with a catskin drum covering, with hardwood top and bottom, secured by cord and leather tabs; two brass fittings for strap; drum painted with McGill University Contingent 148th Battalion (C. E. F.) C. O. T. C. ARRAS 1917 1918 HILL 70 YPRES 1917 AMIENS HINDENBURG LINE PURSUIT TO MONS; sounding the battalion crest, 36 cm in diameter, decorated in