Canada, CEF. A 163rd Infantry Battalion “Canadian Francais” Cap Badge Hold a late-period veteran’s replacement piece

a late-period veteran’s replacement piece produced during the early Federal Republic

II Class Silver Grade (Medalja za građanske zasluge)

Four sets of dual vertically-arranged threaded loops are set into the left pocket for the accommodation of decorations with vertical pinbacks

The regiment perpetuated the 3rd Regiment

Canada, CEF. A 163rd Infantry Battalion “Canadian Francais” Cap Badge Hold a late-period veteran’s replacement pieceIn pickled copper, voided, measuring 40. 5 mm (w) x 47. 8 mm (h), both lugs intact, marked E. V. LAMONTAGNE LIMITED, near extremely fine. Footnote: The Battalion was raised in Quebec, with mobilization headquarters at Montreal under the authority of G. O. 151, December 22, 1915. On May 24, 1916 the Battalion was moved to Bermuda for garrison duty. On November 27, 1916 the Battalion sailed for England under the command of Lieutenant Colonel H.