consisting of an Iron Cross 1914 ribbon with Clasp to the Iron Cross 1939 miniature
5th Canadian Division on December 5th
obverse illustrating the China-Burma-India Theater (CBI) shield
with the 3rd Battalion Victoria Volunteer Rifles
on a blackened leather strap bearing dual bands of silver aluminum wire
Canada, Cef. A 176Th Infantry Battalion "Niagara Rangers" Cap Badge United Republic of consisting of an Iron CrossIn pickled copper, measuring 43. 2 mm (w) x 49. 5 mm (h), both lugs intact, scattered wear in the pickled finish, near extremely fine. Footnote: The Battalion was raised in the Counties of Lincoln and Welland, Ontario with mobilization headquarters at St. Catharines under the authority of G. O. 69, July 15, 1916. The Battalion sailed April 19, 1917 under the command of Lieutenant Colonel D. Sharpe with a strength of 18 officers and 446 other ranks. In