Canada, Cef. A 5Th Infantry Battalion "Western Canadian Cavalry" Cap Badge Hold numbered "2565" and marked "GES

numbered "2565" and marked "GES

Canteen is aluminum

obverse centerpiece in Gold

and Medal of Bravery (bronze gilt

Canada, Cef. A 5Th Infantry Battalion "Western Canadian Cavalry" Cap Badge Hold numbered "2565" and marked "GESIn browning copper, voided, measuring 35. 7 mm (w) x 44. 5 mm (h), both lugs intact, green residue evident in the recessed areas from cleaning on the obverse, near extremely fine. Footnote: The Battalion was raised in Western Canada with mobilization headquarters at Camp Valcartier, Quebec under the authority of P. C. O. 2067, August 6, 1914. The Battalion sailed October 3, 1914, with a strength of 45 officers and 1,095 other ranks under the command