Canada, CEF. A 175th Infantry Battalion "Medicine Hat Battalion" Cap Badge, Type II with "Overseas 175 Battalion" Newly Listed measuring 100 mm (w) x

measuring 100 mm (w) x 50 mm (h) and measuring 98 mm (w) x 48 mm (h) respectively)

with an integral loop set into its beak securing in place a mobile swastika pendant

and overseas

For his service during the Russian campaign he was awarded the German Cross in Gold on December 26

48mm (h-to top of suspension) and weighing at 11

Canada, CEF. A 175th Infantry Battalion "Medicine Hat Battalion" Cap Badge, Type II with "Overseas 175 Battalion" Newly Listed measuring 100 mm (w) xIn pickled copper with a copper finish, voided, maker marked "A. B. COOK" on the reverse, measuring 36. 5 mm (w) x 43 mm (h), both lugs intact, very light contact, near extremely fine. Footnote: The Battalion was raised in the Medicine Hat district of Alberta with mobilization headquarters at Medicine Hat under the authority of G. O. 69, July 15, 1916. The Battalion sailed October 4, 1916 under the command of Lieutenant Colonel N. Spencer with a