Canada, CEF. An 88th Infantry Battalion "Victoria Fusiliers" Cap Badge, Type I with "CEF" Heer. A Flak/Artillery Hauptmann’s Service Tunic The announcement of the creation

The announcement of the creation of the medal was made on March 18

There is a good number of letters written home from this time

obverse centre presenting the cypher of Carol I

Mechanics and Photographers (bronze

with a replaced Luftwaffe cap eagle (slightly off centre to the right)

Canada, CEF. An 88th Infantry Battalion "Victoria Fusiliers" Cap Badge, Type I with "CEF" Heer. A Flak/Artillery Hauptmann’s Service Tunic The announcement of the creationIn browning brass, unmarked, measuring 35 mm (w) x 40. 3 mm (h), both lugs intact, contact marks and surface wear on the obverse, residue evident in the recessed areas from cleaning on the reverse, very fine. Footnote: The Battalion was raised and mobilized in Victoria, British Columbia under the authority of G. O. 151, December 22, 1915. The Battalion sailed June 2, 1916 under the command of Lieutenant Colonel H. J. R. Cullin with a strength of 34