Canada, CEF. A 102nd Infantry Battalion "North British Columbians" Cap Badge, Type II without "Overseas" GTRexclude independence

independence

the underlying base and the braided cord in navy blue embroidery interwoven with fine aluminum wire threading

Accompanied by a Durham Light Infantry Cap Badge (in silver

the reverse with a central inscription of “FÜR TREUE IN DER ARBEIT” (“FOR FAITHFUL LABOUR”)

65 mm x 31

Canada, CEF. A 102nd Infantry Battalion "North British Columbians" Cap Badge, Type II without "Overseas" GTRexclude independenceIn browning copper, obscured maker mark on the reverse, measuring 41. 8 mm (w) x 47 mm (h), both lugs intact, extremely fine. Footnote: The Battalion was raised in Northern British Columbia with mobilization headquarters at Comox under the authority of G. O. 151, December 22, 1915. The Battalion sailed June 20, 1916 under the command of Lieutenant Colonel J. W. Warden with a strength of 37 officers and 968 other ranks. The Battalion served in France