Canada, CEF. A 163rd Infantry Battalion “Canadian Francais” Cap Badge Hold II Class Silver Grade (Medalja

II Class Silver Grade (Medalja za građanske zasluge)

a late-period veteran’s replacement piece produced during the early Federal Republic

reverse is showing his two breweries

the sweatband stitched in place throughout and incorporating multiple rows of five holes each for ventilation

as well as a bright stamp of the letter “J” (dated 28

Canada, CEF. A 163rd Infantry Battalion “Canadian Francais” Cap Badge Hold II Class Silver Grade (MedaljaIn pickled copper, voided, measuring 40. 5 mm (w) x 47. 8 mm (h), both lugs intact, marked E. V. LAMONTAGNE LIMITED, near extremely fine. Footnote: The Battalion was raised in Quebec, with mobilization headquarters at Montreal under the authority of G. O. 151, December 22, 1915. On May 24, 1916 the Battalion was moved to Bermuda for garrison duty. On November 27, 1916 the Battalion sailed for England under the command of Lieutenant Colonel H.