Canada, Cef. A 248Th Infantry Battalion Cap Badge, C.1917 Auction Archive the reverse with a central

the reverse with a central white enameled medallion bearing an inscription of “FÜR VERDIENST UND TREUE” (“FOR MERIT AND LOYALTY”)

the requirement was that these surplus helmets must say “Germany” in them before being exported outside of Germany

V (OOC) at Menin-Wervicq

however it is unknown if he actually served as such

he saw considerable service in the Atlantic escorting convoys

Canada, Cef. A 248Th Infantry Battalion Cap Badge, C.1917 Auction Archive the reverse with a centralIn pickled brass, voided, measuring 51 mm (w) x 45. 2 mm (h), horizontal pinback, extremely fine. Footnote: The Battalion was raised in Central Ontario with mobilization headquarters at Owen Sound under the authority of G. O. 48, May 1, 1917. The Battalion sailed June 2, 1917 under the command of Lieutenant Colonel J. H. Rorke with a strength of 13 officers and 259 other ranks. In England, the Battalion was absorbed into the 48th Reserve Battalion. It