Canada, Cef. A 38Th Infantry Battalion "Royal Ottawa Battalion" Cap Badge, C.1915 Auction Archive with the exception of the

with the exception of the Netherlands New Guinea (Western New Guinea)

Seven sets of crossed swords

circa 1840-50

It was the highest military decoration bestowed to enlisted personnel

maker marked "BSW"(Brüder Schneider)

Canada, Cef. A 38Th Infantry Battalion "Royal Ottawa Battalion" Cap Badge, C.1915 Auction Archive with the exception of theIn pickled brass, maker marked "J. R. GAUNT LONDON" on the reverse, measuring 37. 8 mm (w) x 39. 7 mm (h), both lugs are pinched but intact, extremely fine. Footnote: The Battalion was raised and mobilized in Ottawa, Ontario under the authority of G. O. 86, July 1, 1915. The Battalion sailed with a strength of 37 officers and 1,038 other ranks for Bermuda on August 8, 1915 as a Protective Garrison. On May 30, 1916, the Battalion sailed for England