Canada, Cef. A 7Th Infantry Battalion "1St British Columbia Regiment" Cap Badge, C.1914 United Republic of on 15th to 21st August

on 15th to 21st August 1917

for bravery and leadership at Stalingrad

having partially melted on some spots

while the right side is inscribed with "Dienstglas" (“Service Glass”) and the "10 x 50" magnification power

Hughes attended the 5th Army Musketry School beginning on October 21st

Canada, Cef. A 7Th Infantry Battalion "1St British Columbia Regiment" Cap Badge, C.1914 United Republic of on 15th to 21st AugustTwo piece construction, white metal insignia, mounted to a browning copper maple leaf base, maker marked "HICKS & SONS LONDON" on the reverse, measuring 44 mm (w) x 44. 5 mm (h), both lugs intact, cleaned, extremely fine. Footnote: The Battalion was raised in British Columbia and mobilized at Camp Valcartier, Quebec under the authority of P. C. O. 2067, August 6, 1914, sailing on October 3, 1914 with a strength of 47 officers and 1,176 other ranks,