Canada, CEF. A 49th Infantry Battalion Cap Badge, Type I with Maple Leaf GTRexclude August was highly decorated before

August was highly decorated before the First World War broke out

then was struck on strength and placed with No

as being "No longer fit for war service" and was invalided to Canada for further medical treatment aboard the Hospital Ship Araguaya from Liverpool

The book measures 215 mm (w) x 275 (h)

Canada, CEF. A 49th Infantry Battalion Cap Badge, Type I with Maple Leaf GTRexclude August was highly decorated beforeIn browning copper, maker marked "R. J. INGLIS LIMITED" on the reverse, measuring 35. 7 mm (w) x 38. 5 mm (h), both lugs intact, exhibiting scattered greening on the obverse, near extremely fine. Footnote: The Battalion was raised in Edmonton, Alberta under the authority of G. O. 86, July 1, 1915. The mobilization headquarters was also at Edmonton. The Battalion sailed June 4, 1915 with a strength of 36 officers and 996 other ranks under the command