both disks having been held in place by copper pins
before the infamous Retreat from Mons
Money took over command of the regiment from Lieutenant Colonel A
breast Badge in silver gilt and enamels with Gold center
plus a small pocket below at the hip for a dagger
Canada. A 1St Mounted Rifle Battalion Shoulder Title Hold both disks having been heldBrowning copper, maker marked "TIPTAFT" on the reverse, 30. 5 mm x 52. 8 mm, intact lugs, residue in the recessed areas from cleaning, extremely fine. Footnote: The 1st Mounted Rifle Battalion was organized on March 15, 1915, in Brandon, Manitoba. It served in France from September 21, 1915, until the armistice and disbanded on November 15, 1920.