the incident having occurred the previous day
There were 832 members of the Royal Rifles of Canada who were imprisoned in prisoner of war camps in Hong Kong and Japan
the medal measures 44
bearing a central red enameled medallion overlaid by a gilded lion rampant
inside a red and black enameled diamond
Canada, CEF. A 149th Infantry Battalion "Lambton Battalion" Cap Badge, Type I with "Rams Head" Newly Listed the incident having occurred theIn pickled brass, unmarked, measuring 42. 8 mm (w) x 44 mm (h), both lugs intact, scattered wear in the pickled finish, very light contact, better than very fine. Footnote: The Battalion was raised in Lambton County, with mobilization headquarters at Watford, under the authority of G. O. 151, December 22, 1915. The Battalion sailed March 28, 1917 under the command of Lieutenant Colonel G. G. C. Kelly with a strength of 18 officers and 439 other ranks.