Canada, Cef. A 35Th Infantry Battalion Cap Badge, C.1915 United Republic of Cross in gilt and enamels

Cross in gilt and enamels

where he joined Company "F" Training Center on January 24th

The cap measures 230 mm x 280 mm x 90 mm overall

obverse centre presenting a large silver star on blue enameled background

that he had enlisted in the Queen's Own Cameron Highlanders under the name of William Baird

Canada, Cef. A 35Th Infantry Battalion Cap Badge, C.1915 United Republic of Cross in gilt and enamelsIn browning copper, measuring 51. 5 mm (w) x 49 mm (h), both lugs intact, very light contact, the top tip of the maple leaf bent forward slightly, near extremely fine. Footnote: The Battalion was raised and mobilized in Toronto, Ontario under the authority of G. O. 86, July 1, 1915. The Battalion sailed October 16, 1915 aboard the S. S. Metagawa, under the command of Lieutenant Colonel F. C. McCordick with a strength of 41 officers and 1,105 other