on a light-grey wool backer
suspended from a gilt bronze chain with a pin on either side of the chain for attachment to a jacket
crease evident at the bottom right of the first postcard
He died the following day
Canada, Cef. A 62Nd Infantry Battalion "British Columbia Battalion" Cap Badge, By O.b.allan, C.1915 Archive on a light-grey wool backerIn browning copper, maker marked "O. B. ALLAN VANCOUVER" on the reverse, measuring 37 mm (w) x 44. 5 mm (h), both lugs intact, one of which is bent, near extremely fine. Footnote: The Battalion was raised in Southern British Columbia under the authority of G. O. 103A, August 15, 1915. The mobilization headquarters was at Vancouver, British Columbia. The Battalion sailed March 23, 1916 under the command of Lieutenant Colonel J. Hulme with a strength of