Canada, CEF. A 104th Infantry Battalion Cap Badge, Type I with "Pro Impera" Republic of Badge in bronzed zinc

Badge in bronzed zinc

General Officer Commanding

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his older brother Thomas (age 14) listed as a Coal Miner Shiftman

where he was officially diagnosed with "Phthisis" (pulmonary tuberculosis or a similar progressive systemic disease) and "T

Canada, CEF. A 104th Infantry Battalion Cap Badge, Type I with "Pro Impera" Republic of Badge in bronzed zincIn browning copper, voided, maker marked "G. F. HEMSLEY MONTREAL" on the reverse, measuring 38. 5 mm (w) x 47 mm (h), both lugs intact, extremely fine. Footnote: The Battalion was raised in New Brunswick with mobilization headquarters at Sussex under the authority of G. O. 151, December 22, 1915. The Battalion sailed June 19, 1916 under the command of Lieutenant Colonel G. W. Fowler with a strength of 42 officers and 1,084 other ranks. The Battalion