Canada, Cef. A 47Th Infantry Battalion Cap Badge, By Jacoby, C.1915 GTRexclude with full length of correct

with full length of correct replacement ribbon

Constructed of machine-embroidered gold and silver thread on a field-grey wool patch

leading to a new type officer known in tribute to him as "bobbies" (in England) and "peelers" (in Ireland)

and Prussian Red Cross Medal 2nd Class (silvered copper)

Canada, Cef. A 47Th Infantry Battalion Cap Badge, By Jacoby, C.1915 GTRexclude with full length of correctType II with Regular Leaf bearing a thin "47. In blackened copper, unmarked but known to have been manufactured by Jacoby, measuring 39. 5 mm (w) x 42. 3 mm (h), both lugs intact, lacquered on the obverse, light contact, near extremely fine. Footnote: The Battalion was raised in British Columbia under the authority of G. O. 86, July 1, 1915. The mobilization headquarters was at New Westminster. The Battalion sailed November 13, 1915, under the command