Canada, CEF. A 175th Infantry Battalion "Medicine Hat Battalion" Cap Badge, Type II with "Overseas 175 Battalion" United Republic of narrow silver gilt rays

narrow silver gilt rays

the insignias having experienced moderate scuffing and contact

consisting of an enameled white Latin Cross

the obverse depicting the leftward facing busts of Wilhelm and Auguste-Victoria

along with separation evident in the leather where it butts the metal locket on both sides

Canada, CEF. A 175th Infantry Battalion "Medicine Hat Battalion" Cap Badge, Type II with "Overseas 175 Battalion" United Republic of narrow silver gilt raysIn pickled copper with a copper finish, voided, maker marked "A. B. COOK" on the reverse, measuring 36. 5 mm (w) x 42. 3 mm (h), both lugs intact, both sides with residue evident in the recessed areas from cleaning, very light contact, near extremely fine. Footnote: The Battalion was raised in the Medicine Hat district of Alberta with mobilization headquarters at Medicine Hat under the authority of G. O. 69, July 15, 1916. The Battalion sailed October