Canada, CEF. A 49th Infantry Battalion Cap Badge, Type I with Maple Leaf GTRexclude signed by the Major General

signed by the Major General

A gilded wreath and coat of arms

with which he managed to repel the Allied operation “Market Garden” in the Netherlands

then was struck on strength and placed with No

Gough Calthorpe

Canada, CEF. A 49th Infantry Battalion Cap Badge, Type I with Maple Leaf GTRexclude signed by the Major GeneralIn browning copper, maker marked "R. J. INGLIS LIMITED" on the reverse, measuring 35. 7 mm (w) x 38. 5 mm (h), both lugs intact, exhibiting scattered greening on the obverse, near extremely fine. Footnote: The Battalion was raised in Edmonton, Alberta under the authority of G. O. 86, July 1, 1915. The mobilization headquarters was also at Edmonton. The Battalion sailed June 4, 1915 with a strength of 36 officers and 996 other ranks under the command