Canada, Cef. A 175Th Infantry Battalion "Medicine Hat Battalion" Cap Badge, certificate_of_authenticity BY THE GOVERNMENT OF CEYLON

BY THE GOVERNMENT OF CEYLON TO THOSE WHO VOLUNTARILY GAVE THEIR SERVICES OVERSEAS IN THE GREAT WAR 1914 1919"

showing him in the rank of NCO

A very rare medal in extremely fine condition

surrounded by a blue enameled ring with gilt date of “1850” and arabesques

49 mm x 93 mm

Canada, Cef. A 175Th Infantry Battalion "Medicine Hat Battalion" Cap Badge, certificate_of_authenticity BY THE GOVERNMENT OF CEYLONType II with "Overseas 175 Battalion". In pickled brass, voided, measuring 36. 2 mm (w) x 43 mm (h), both lugs intact, scattered wear in the pickled finish, giving it a reddish appearance, near extremely fine. Footnote: The Battalion was raised in the Medicine Hat district of Alberta with mobilization headquarters at Medicine Hat under the authority of G. O. 69, July 15, 1916. The Battalion sailed October 4, 1916 under the command of Lieutenant