Canada, Cef. A 62Nd Infantry Battalion "British Columbia Battalion" Cap Badge, By O.b.allan, C.1915 certificate_of_authenticity In stamped bronzed steeel

In stamped bronzed steeel

8 mm and 20

(Souveräner Malteseorden Silbernes Verdienskreuz)

as well as mine laying in the French ports of LeHavre

in artificially aged bronze

Canada, Cef. A 62Nd Infantry Battalion "British Columbia Battalion" Cap Badge, By O.b.allan, C.1915 certificate_of_authenticity In stamped bronzed steeelIn 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