Canada. A 10Th Infantry Battalion Cap Badge United Republic of the chape and locket each

the chape and locket each held firmly in place (one screw is missing)

the obverse shows the crowned royal cypher of William I over the inscription “Dem siegreichen Heere” (“To the victorious army”)

where he received the Oak Leaves on February 17

The steel disk at the chin position is embossed "A1" and stamped "188" in red ink and allows for attachment of the independent respiratory filter

The local pastor

Canada. A 10Th Infantry Battalion Cap Badge United Republic of the chape and locket eachIn browning copper, voided, maker marked "HICKS & SONS LONDON" on the reverse, red felt insert highlighting the voided area, measuring 46 mm (w) x 45. 5 mm (h), both lugs bent back but intact, near extremely fine. Footnote: The Battalion was raised in Calgary, Alberta and Winnpeg, Manitoba with mobilization headquarters at Camp Valcartier, Quebec under the authority of P. C. O. 2067, August 6, 1914. The Battalion sailed October 3, 1914 under the