Canada, Cef. A 7Th Battalion, Canadian Railway Troops Cap Badge, By J.r.gaunt Archive Footnote: Olivier Paquette is confirmed

Footnote: Olivier Paquette is confirmed for both medal and clasp on the roll of No

Democratic Republic badges: Parachutist Badge (two-piece construction

All affixed to appropriate ribbons on a 125 mm long metal bar

enamel repair evident on the obverse centrepiece and two arms

including Boatswain's Mate Second Class Theodore Preston Smith

Canada, Cef. A 7Th Battalion, Canadian Railway Troops Cap Badge, By J.r.gaunt Archive Footnote: Olivier Paquette is confirmedTwo piece construction, in blackened brass, lacquered, maker marked "J. R. GAUNT MONTREAL" on the reverse, measuring 42. 5 mm (w) x 44 mm (h), one of two lugs intact, the other having broken off, near extremely fine. Footnote: The 257th Infantry Battalion was raised in Eastern Ontario with mobilization headquarters at Ottawa under the authority of G. O. 69, July 15, 1916. The Battalion sailed February 16, 1917 under the command of Lieutenant Colonel