A First War 45Th Infantry Battalion "Manitoba Regiment" Cap Badge Auction Archive embarking Italy on February 24th

embarking Italy on February 24th and disembarking in France on the 26th

two thin straps of leather attached to the medal

Hindenburg cross magnetic

this time signing his Attestation Paper with the 12th Detachment

Three Second War Canadian Service Medals - All in silver

A First War 45Th Infantry Battalion "Manitoba Regiment" Cap Badge Auction Archive embarking Italy on February 24thCanada: Pickled copper, maker marked "R. J. INGLIS TORONTO" on the reverse, 36. 8 mm x 43 mm, both lugs intact, scattered surface wear and contact marks, better than very fine. Footnote: The Battalion was raised in Manitoba with mobilization headquarters at Brandon under the authority of G. O. 86, July 1, 1915. The Battalion sailed March 13, 1916 under the command of Lieutenant Colonel F. J. Clarke with a strength of 38 officers and 720 other ranks,