Canada, CEF. A 175th Infantry Battalion "Medicine Hat Battalion" Cap Badge, Type II with "Overseas 175 Battalion" Hold Elizabeth II Dei Gratia type

Elizabeth II Dei Gratia type

without clasp

With sword drawn

white on the exterior and butterscotch on the interior

Canada, CEF. A 175th Infantry Battalion "Medicine Hat Battalion" Cap Badge, Type II with "Overseas 175 Battalion" Hold Elizabeth II Dei Gratia typeIn pickled copper with a copper finish, voided, maker marked "A. B. COOK" on the reverse, measuring 36. 5 mm (w) x 42. 3 mm (h), both lugs intact, both sides with residue evident in the recessed areas from cleaning, 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