Canada. A 47Th Infantry Battalion Cap Badge United Republic of which was followed three months

which was followed three months afterwards by his being taken on strength of No

featuring a silver gilded laurel wreath between the arms

He was a Lewis gunner

In lacquered tombac (lacquer considerably worn off)

maker marked “L/15” (Otto Schickle

Canada. A 47Th Infantry Battalion Cap Badge United Republic of which was followed three monthsRegular leaf design. In browning copper, unmarked but known to have been manufactured by Jacoby, measuring 39. 2 mm (w) x 41 mm (h), three of four prongs intact, near extremely fine. Footnote: The Battalion was raised in British Columbia under the authority of G. O. 86, July 1, 1915. The mobilization headquarters was at New Westminster. The Battalion sailed November 13, 1915, under the command of Lieutenant Colonel W. N. Winsby with a strength of 36