Canada, CEF. A 148th Infantry Battalion Cap Badge, Type I with "Grand Escvnt Avcta Labore" visually-hidden Footnote: This Order is conferred

Footnote: This Order is conferred upon partisans

Private Richard Thompson is shown on the roll of the 30 man Lucan Infantry Company and listed on page 205 of the "Canada General Service Medal Roll

Constructed of red-dyed cotton

with the obverse of the wreath executed in green enamels

King's Crown

Canada, CEF. A 148th Infantry Battalion Cap Badge, Type I with "Grand Escvnt Avcta Labore" visually-hidden Footnote: This Order is conferredIn browning copper, voided, maker marked "BIRKS" on the reverse, measuring 34. 5 mm (w) x 43. 2 mm (h), both lugs intact, very light contact, near extremely fine. The Battalion was raised in the Montreal area of Quebec with mobilization headquarters at Montreal under the authority of G. O. 151, December 22, 1915. The Battalion sailed September 27, 1916 under the command of Lieutenant Colonel A. A. McGee with a strength of 32 officers and 953 other