Canada, CEF. A 102nd Infantry Battalion "North British Columbians" Cap Badge, Type II without "Overseas" GTRexclude the reverse with a central

the reverse with a central inscription of “FÜR TREUE IN DER ARBEIT” (“FOR FAITHFUL LABOUR”)

and an Austrian-Hungarian Empire hallmark symbolizing silver purity of

Hutton - NORTHERN IRELAND (MNE S A HUTTON PO40345D RM)

65 mm x 31

One of the officers attacked with a bayonet

Canada, CEF. A 102nd Infantry Battalion "North British Columbians" Cap Badge, Type II without "Overseas" GTRexclude the reverse with a centralIn browning copper, obscured maker mark on the reverse, measuring 41. 8 mm (w) x 47 mm (h), both lugs intact, extremely fine. Footnote: The Battalion was raised in Northern British Columbia with mobilization headquarters at Comox under the authority of G. O. 151, December 22, 1915. The Battalion sailed June 20, 1916 under the command of Lieutenant Colonel J. W. Warden with a strength of 37 officers and 968 other ranks. The Battalion served in France