Canada, CEF. A 49th Infantry Battalion Cap Badge, Type I with Maple Leaf GTRexclude flanked by the date "17-2-18"

flanked by the date "17-2-18" (February 17

August was highly decorated before the First World War broke out

swing mounted

A gilded wreath and coat of arms

as being "No longer fit for war service" and was invalided to Canada for further medical treatment aboard the Hospital Ship Araguaya from Liverpool

Canada, CEF. A 49th Infantry Battalion Cap Badge, Type I with Maple Leaf GTRexclude flanked by the date "17-2-18"In 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