Canada, CEF. A 43rd Infantry Battalion "Cameron Highlanders" Glengarry Badge, Type III with Large "43" on Circle and "Batt'n C.E.F. Winnipeg" Heer. A Flak/Artillery Hauptmann’s Service Tunic above a facsimile signature

above a facsimile signature

as leader of a fighter sweep assigned to a mission against the enemy in the Central Philippines

Staff Sergeant Sparacino served with the 184th Infantry Regiment

to the right is “AUGUSTE VICTORIA”

Constructed of silver and gilded silver with white enamels in the shape of an eight-pointed star with cleft endings

Canada, CEF. A 43rd Infantry Battalion "Cameron Highlanders" Glengarry Badge, Type III with Large "43" on Circle and "Batt'n C.E.F. Winnipeg" Heer. A Flak/Artillery Hauptmann’s Service Tunic above a facsimile signatureIn browning copper, voided, unmarked, measuring 53 mm (w) x 57 mm (h), both lugs intact, light surface wear on the obverse, traces of residue evident in the recessed areas from cleaning on the reverse, near extremely fine. Footnote: The Battalion was raised in Winnipeg, Manitoba which was also the mobilization headquarters under the authority of G. O. 86, July 1, 1915. The Battalion left Canada on June 1, 1915 under the command of Lieutenant Colonel