Canada, CEF. A 53rd Infantry Battalion Cap Badge GTRexclude and signed a by Lieutenant

and signed a by Lieutenant Colonel and Commander

the obverse centre presenting the right-facing bust of Ramon Castilla

A Defense Force Service Medal

Acting Sergeant (October 27

Canada, CEF. A 53rd Infantry Battalion Cap Badge GTRexclude and signed a by LieutenantIn browning copper, maker marked "DINGWALL WINNIPEG" on the reverse, measuring 34 mm (w) x 37. 7 mm (h), both lugs intact, very light contact, near extremely fine. Footnote: The Battalion was raised in Saskatchewan and Manitoba under the authority of G. O. 86, July 1, 1915. The Mobilization headquarters was at Winnipeg, Manitoba. The Battalion embarked Halifax, Nova Scotia, on March 29, 1916 aboard the S. S. Empress of Britain, under the command of