Canada, Cef. A 140Th Infantry Battalion Cap Badge, C.1915 Auction Archive Naming is officially impressed on

Naming is officially impressed on the DCM and WWI

two gilt metal plates with hinges incorporating loops and covered by protective black wool flaps on the body of the belt

He reported "sick" at a Rest Station while on leave in England and was admitted to hospital

30-11-16 to 4-12-16

He was discharged in the rank of Gefreiter (Lance Corporal)

Canada, Cef. A 140Th Infantry Battalion Cap Badge, C.1915 Auction Archive Naming is officially impressed onIn pickled copper, voided, measuring 38. 5 mm (w) x 47 mm (h), both lugs intact, scattered wear in the pickled finish, very light contact, better than very fine. Footnote: The Battalion was raised in New Brunswick with mobilization headquarters at Saint John, under the authority of G. O. 151, December 22, 1915. The Battalion sailed September 27, 1916 under the command of Lieutenant Colonel L. H. Bee with a strength of 33 officers and 820 other ranks.