Canada, CEF. A 175th Infantry Battalion "Medicine Hat Battalion" Cap Badge, Type II with "Overseas 175 Battalion" Province of China Each shoulder presents a sew-on

Each shoulder presents a sew-on shoulder strap

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1892 in Kenora and signed his Attestation Paper with the 44th Infantry Battalion on January 1

Minor issues consistent with age and field-use are evident

surrounded by a red enamelled ring inscribed INST MDCCLXXII GUSTAF DEN III

Canada, CEF. A 175th Infantry Battalion "Medicine Hat Battalion" Cap Badge, Type II with "Overseas 175 Battalion" Province of China Each shoulder presents a sew-onIn pickled copper with a copper finish, voided, maker marked "A. B. COOK" on the reverse, measuring 36. 5 mm (w) x 43 mm (h), both lugs intact, very light contact, near extremely fine. Footnote: The Battalion was raised in the Medicine Hat district of Alberta with mobilization headquarters at Medicine Hat under the authority of G. O. 69, July 15, 1916. The Battalion sailed October 4, 1916 under the command of Lieutenant Colonel N. Spencer with a