1St Canadian Divisional Cyclists Corps Cap Badge Auction 1916 as the result of

1916 as the result of his wounds suffered at the Somme and was placed with the 3rd Reserve Battalion

it states that he had been gassed and suffered gun shots wounds to the head and right arm

then senility

having seen previous service of five years in 79th C

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1St Canadian Divisional Cyclists Corps Cap Badge Auction 1916 as the result of1st Canadian Divisional Cyclists Corps Cap Badge CEF This was the original unit for Canadian cyclists which sailed overseas in October 1914. In May 1916 Five divisional Cyclist Battalions were formed. Interesting fact was that a Canadian Cyclist was the first Allied soldier to cross the Bonn bridge into Germany. Darkened brass. Worn but good condition. 44mm x 40. 5mm.