Canada, Cef. A 62Nd Infantry Battalion "British Columbia Battalion" Cap Badge, By O.b.allan, C.1915 Auction with a matching boutonniere suspended

with a matching boutonniere suspended on a horizontal pinback

(Heeresverwaltung Zahlmeister Waffenrock)

" and was signed off as such at Prior Park

Quickly recovering from the shock of the blast

Breast Star: An eight-pointed silver star base with a gilt reverse

Canada, Cef. A 62Nd Infantry Battalion "British Columbia Battalion" Cap Badge, By O.b.allan, C.1915 Auction with a matching boutonniere suspendedIn browning copper, maker marked "O. B. ALLAN VANCOUVER" on the reverse, measuring 37 mm (w) x 44. 5 mm (h), both lugs intact, one of which is bent, near extremely fine. Footnote: The Battalion was raised in Southern British Columbia under the authority of G. O. 103A, August 15, 1915. The mobilization headquarters was at Vancouver, British Columbia. The Battalion sailed March 23, 1916 under the command of Lieutenant Colonel J. Hulme with a strength of