Canada, Cef. A 130Th Infantry Battalion "Lanark And Renfrew Battalion" Cap Badge, C.1915 certificate_of_authenticity and silver aluminum bullion and

and silver aluminum bullion and brown strands of rope

the 31st battalion suffered heavily under an intense enemy bombardment which caused several casualties while holding the recently captured Canal du Nord

Meritorious Service Medal

the obverse lid with a gold border

reading “Ordensburgen” on the reverse

Canada, Cef. A 130Th Infantry Battalion "Lanark And Renfrew Battalion" Cap Badge, C.1915 certificate_of_authenticity and silver aluminum bullion andIn pickled copper, measuring 36. 8 mm (w) x 44. 2 mm (h), both lugs intact, scattered wear in the pickled finish, contact marks, very fine. Footnote: The Battalion was raised in the Countries of Lanark and Renfrew with mobilization headquarters at Perth, Ontario under the authority of G. O. 151, December 22, 1915. The Battalion sailed September 27, 1916 under the command of Lieutenant Colonel J. F. de Hertel with a strength of 25 officers and 573