Canada, Cef. A 25Th Infantry Battalion "Victoria Rifles" Cap Badge, By Tiptaft, C.1915 United Republic of born 15th September 1896

born 15th September 1896

is recommended for remarkable bravery and coolness during and after the attack on Fresnoy

with a maker’s mark of “L/11” for Wilhelm Deumer

however with a printed note underneath "in Bronze" stating that "clasp should be worn with arrow pointing down"

Marked M4/110

Canada, Cef. A 25Th Infantry Battalion "Victoria Rifles" Cap Badge, By Tiptaft, C.1915 United Republic of born 15th September 1896In browning brass, maker marked "TIPTAFT, B'HAM" on the reverse, measuring 48. 2 mm (w) x 49 mm (h), both lugs intact, green oxidation evident throughout on both sides, near extremely fine. Footnote: The Battalion was raised in Nova Scotia and mobilized in Halifax under the authority of G. O. 36, March 15, 1915. The Battalion sailed May 20, 1915 under the command of Lieutenant Colonel G. A. LeCain with a strength of 42 officers and 1,081 other ranks.