were fighting in the attack on Russia
with a Edelweiss flower on the obverse of the medal (Edelweiss flowers traditionally represent bravery and courage in German/Austrian culture)
all within an open ended laurel and oak wreath
especially in the case of issue
As of October 26
Canada, Cef. A 168Th Infantry Battalion Officer's Cap Badge GTRexclude were fighting in the attackTwo piece construction, the "168" designation in silver, mounted to a pickled copper maple leaf base, measuring 37 mm (w) x 40. 2 mm (h), both lugs intact, the tip of the leaf at the lower left bent back slightly, very light contact, near extremely fine. Footnote: The Battalion was raised in Oxford County, Ontario with mobilization headquarters at Woodstock under the authority of G. O. 151, December 2, 1915. The Battalion sailed from Halifax, Nova