Canada, Cef. A 5Th Infantry Battalion "Western Canadian Cavalry" Cap Badge United Republic of falling hematocrit

falling hematocrit

1887 - November 6

The card is dated to August 29

in early 1945

inside cover and medal bed lined in deep purple velvet

Canada, Cef. A 5Th Infantry Battalion "Western Canadian Cavalry" Cap Badge United Republic of falling hematocritIn browning copper, voided, measuring 35. 7 mm (w) x 44. 5 mm (h), both lugs intact, green residue evident in the recessed areas from cleaning on the obverse, near extremely fine. Footnote: The Battalion was raised in Western Canada with mobilization headquarters at Camp Valcartier, Quebec under the authority of P. C. O. 2067, August 6, 1914. The Battalion sailed October 3, 1914, with a strength of 45 officers and 1,095 other ranks under the command