Esqu / Major / Half Pay / (Late 54th Foot) / 29
A mint and unissued SS-Gebirgstruppen Cap Edelweiss
Robert was killed in action on February 18th 1917 and is buried at Villers Station Cemetery
becoming active for Second World War service with the Australian Imperial Force on October 5
Canada, CEF. A 22nd Infantry Battalion "Canadiens Français" Cap Badge, Type I GTRexclude Esqu / Major / HalfIn browning copper, the maker marked "CARON FRERES MONTREAL 1916" on the reverse, measuring 52. 7 mm (w) x 35 mm (w), one lug slightly undulated but both lugs are intact, surface wear evident on the beaver's hind quarters, near extremely fine. Footnote: The Battalion was raised in Quebec and mobilized in St. Jean, Quebec under the authority of G. O. 36, March 15, 1915. The Battalion sailed May 20, 1915 with a strength of 36 officers and 1,097 other