Canada, CEF. A 102nd Infantry Battalion "North British Columbians" Cap Badge, Type II without "Overseas" Province of China maker marked “B” on obverse

maker marked “B” on obverse

One for a War Merit Cross I Class with Swords

and dated “1734”

bearing a central prone lion with a palm tree visible in the background

Canada, CEF. A 102nd Infantry Battalion "North British Columbians" Cap Badge, Type II without "Overseas" Province of China maker marked “B” on obverseIn browning copper, obscured maker mark on the reverse, measuring 41. 8 mm (w) x 47 mm (h), both lugs intact, extremely fine. Footnote: The Battalion was raised in Northern British Columbia with mobilization headquarters at Comox under the authority of G. O. 151, December 22, 1915. The Battalion sailed June 20, 1916 under the command of Lieutenant Colonel J. W. Warden with a strength of 37 officers and 968 other ranks. The Battalion served in France