Canada, Cef. A 10Th Infantry Battalion "10Th Canadians" Cap Badge certificate_of_authenticity original ribbon with brooch on

original ribbon with brooch on reverse

as they became known

Likely of French manufacture in silver gilt

A handwritten note reads “Herbert Backe Staatssekretär” (State Secretary)

(CORPORAL JOHANN BERBST

Canada, Cef. A 10Th Infantry Battalion "10Th Canadians" Cap Badge certificate_of_authenticity original ribbon with brooch onIn browning copper, voided, maker marked "HICKS & SONS LONDON" on the reverse, measuring 46. 5 mm (w) x 45. 2 mm (h), both lugs intact, extremely fine. Footnote: The Battalion was raised in Calgary, Alberta and Winnipeg, Manitoba with mobilization headquarters at Camp Valcartier, Quebec under the authority of P. C. O. 2067, August 6, 1914. The Battalion sailed October 3, 1914 under the command of Lieutanant Colonel R. L. Boyle with a strength of 41