Canada, CEF. A 57th Infantry Battalion "Canadiens Français" Cap Badge visually-hidden a scarce decoration in near

a scarce decoration in near mint condition

light soiling and discolouration evident on the white embroidery on the wing

He was assigned to command the 3 Platoon

All items exhibit normal field wear

reverse with raised inscription “РУССКО-ЯПОНСКАЯ ВОЙНА 1904-1905” (“Russo-Japanese War 1904-1905”)

Canada, CEF. A 57th Infantry Battalion "Canadiens Français" Cap Badge visually-hidden a scarce decoration in nearIn pickled copper, voided, unmarked, measuring 38 mm x 48 mm, both lugs intact, the obverse with traces of greening evident on the crown, the reverse with greening on the crown and around the lugs, near extremely fine. Footnote: The Battalion was raised and mobilized in Quebec City, Quebec under the authority of G. O. 103A, August 15, 1915. the Battalion sailed June 2, 1916 under the command of Lieutenant Colonel E. T. Paquette with a strength of 18