Canada, Cef. A 5Th Infantry Battalion "Western Canadian Cavalry" Cap Badge Newly Listed clasp Tel-El- Kebir

clasp Tel-El- Kebir

with a central Estonion tri-colour enameled shield with Roman numerals “XV”

the reverse with white enameled arms inscribed with dates

an embroidered Stoker patch and fourteen black and white ship photographs

the grandson of William Hopkins who served the colony for forty years as Deputy

Canada, Cef. A 5Th Infantry Battalion "Western Canadian Cavalry" Cap Badge Newly Listed clasp Tel-El- KebirIn browning copper, voided, measuring 35. 7 mm (w) x 44. 5 mm (h), both lugs intact, green residue evident in the recessed areas from cleaning on the obverse, near extremely fine. Footnote: The Battalion was raised in Western Canada with mobilization headquarters at Camp Valcartier, Quebec under the authority of P. C. O. 2067, August 6, 1914. The Battalion sailed October 3, 1914, with a strength of 45 officers and 1,095 other ranks under the command