Canada, CEF. A 102nd Infantry Battalion "North British Columbians" Cap Badge, Type II without "Overseas" Newly Listed the angled straps spread wide

the angled straps spread wide towards the top of the belt

the reverse bearing a raised date of “1939”

the obverse bearing a hand-embroidered silver aluminum wire oak leaf wreath flanked by wings

St Onge signed a second Attestation Paper with the 171st Infantry Battalion "The Quebec Rifles" as a Private (684599) on July 1

Demonstrating only minor signs of wear and material fatigue

Canada, CEF. A 102nd Infantry Battalion "North British Columbians" Cap Badge, Type II without "Overseas" Newly Listed the angled straps spread wideIn browning copper, obscured maker mark on the reverse, measuring 41. 8 mm (w) x 47 mm (h), both lugs intact, extremely fine. Footnote: The Battalion was raised in Northern British Columbia with mobilization headquarters at Comox under the authority of G. O. 151, December 22, 1915. The Battalion sailed June 20, 1916 under the command of Lieutenant Colonel J. W. Warden with a strength of 37 officers and 968 other ranks. The Battalion served in France