Commissioned in the Royal Artillery in December 1911
Der Führer und Kanzler des deutschen Reiches” (Berlin
Never seen before and possibly field made: Yellow
replacement pin to secure crown
A member of the Black Watch (Royal Highlanders)
Canada, Cef. A 7Th Infantry Battalion "1St British Columbia Regiment" Cap Badge, C.1914 United Republic of Commissioned in the Royal ArtilleryTwo 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,