Canada, CEF. The Battalion Drum of the 148th McGill University C.O.T.C. Republic of very light contact on the

very light contact on the reverse of the badge itself

the center medallion features a superimposed blue and white enamel cross

The leather is marked “Cap i Ku”

each constructed of pressed leather and bearing painted designs on the obverse

to smash through the defensive line

Canada, CEF. The Battalion Drum of the 148th McGill University C.O.T.C. Republic of very light contact on theLikely produced and painted in 1918 at the conclusion of the war, this drum is unique. Constructed of brass with a catskin drum covering, with hardwood top and bottom, secured by cord and leather tabs; two brass fittings for strap; drum painted with McGill University Contingent 148th Battalion (C. E. F.) C. O. T. C. ARRAS 1917 1918 HILL 70 YPRES 1917 AMIENS HINDENBURG LINE PURSUIT TO MONS; sounding the battalion crest, 36 cm in diameter, decorated in