Canada, Cef. A 56Th Infantry Battalion "Calgary Battalion" Cap Badge, By R.j.inglis, C.1915 Hold on a dark green “Flaschengrün”

on a dark green “Flaschengrün” Wehrmacht backer with a black paper backer

hand filed detailing throughout

in better than extremely fine condition with period ribbon

Aircraftman William Arthur Heard

He qualified for the Efficiency Medal

Canada, Cef. A 56Th Infantry Battalion "Calgary Battalion" Cap Badge, By R.j.inglis, C.1915 Hold on a dark green “Flaschengrün”In pickled copper, maker marked "R. J. INGLIS LIMITED" on the reverse, measuring 36 mm (w) x 38. 5 mm (h), both lugs intact, very light contact, near extremely fine. Footnote: The Battalion was raised and mobilized in Calgary, Alberta under the authority of G. O. 86, July 1, 1915. The Battalion embarked Halifax, Nova Scotia on March 23, 1916 aboard the S. S. Baltic, under the command of Lieutenant Colonel W. C. G. Armstrong with a strength of 40