Canada, CEF. A 103rd Infantry Battalion Cap Badge Province of China the reverse of the sword

the reverse of the sword clasp bearing a raised initial “D” possibly indicating manufacture by Deschler & Sohn

the reverse presents writing in pencil

Canadian Field Artillery when he was awarded the Belgian Croix de Guerre

demonstrating material fatigue consistent with being carried on the bearer’s person during and after the war

Canada, CEF. A 103rd Infantry Battalion Cap Badge Province of China the reverse of the swordIn blackened brass, unmarked, measuring 46. 5 mm (w) x 47. 2 mm (h), intact lugs, extremely fine. Footnote: The Battalion itself was raised and mobilized in Victoria, British Columbia under the authority of G. O. 151, December 22, 1915. The Battalion sailed July 24, 1916 under the command of Lieutenant Colonel E. C. J. Henniker with a strength of 37 officers and 939 other ranks. In England, the Battalion was absorbed into the 16th Reserve Battalion.