Canada, Cef. A 5Th Infantry Battalion "Western Canadian Cavalry" Cap Badge GTRexclude A Miniature Marian Cross of

A Miniature Marian Cross of the German Knight Order - Silver gilt and enamels

including a large Nationalsozialistische Betriebszellenorganisation (National Socialist Factory Organization/NSBO) Membership Pin

The headband is a very supple leather

each clasp inscribed "5 YEARS SERVICE"

Canada, Cef. A 5Th Infantry Battalion "Western Canadian Cavalry" Cap Badge GTRexclude A Miniature Marian Cross ofIn browning copper, voided, measuring 35. 7 mm (w) x 44. 5 mm (h), both lugs intact, green residue evident in the recessed areas from cleaning on the obverse, near extremely fine. Footnote: The Battalion was raised in Western Canada with mobilization headquarters at Camp Valcartier, Quebec under the authority of P. C. O. 2067, August 6, 1914. The Battalion sailed October 3, 1914, with a strength of 45 officers and 1,095 other ranks under the command