Canada, CEF. A 103rd Infantry Battalion Cap Badge Province of China the reverse presents writing in

the reverse presents writing in pencil

Schickel Version

while the back illustrates the South African Police Cross for Bravery and the South African Police Star for Distinguished Service

demonstrating material fatigue consistent with being carried on the bearer’s person during and after the war

enamel chipping on the top ray

Canada, CEF. A 103rd Infantry Battalion Cap Badge Province of China the reverse presents writing inIn blackened brass, unmarked, measuring 46. 5 mm (w) x 47. 2 mm (h), intact lugs, extremely fine. Footnote: The Battalion itself was raised and mobilized in Victoria, British Columbia under the authority of G. O. 151, December 22, 1915. The Battalion sailed July 24, 1916 under the command of Lieutenant Colonel E. C. J. Henniker with a strength of 37 officers and 939 other ranks. In England, the Battalion was absorbed into the 16th Reserve Battalion.