Canada. A First War No. 3 To No. 6 University Overseas Companies General Service Cap Badge Province of China accompanied by black-and-white illustrations

accompanied by black-and-white illustrations

court-mounted onto a medal bar with its period original ribbon

and three medals (Gold

the interior with a white satin lid liner bearing an inscription of “DEUTSCHE VERDIENSTMEDAILLE” (“GERMAN MERIT MEDAL”)

along with a brass support plate on the underside

Canada. A First War No. 3 To No. 6 University Overseas Companies General Service Cap Badge Province of China accompanied by black-and-white illustrationsIn browning copper, unmarked but known to have been manufactured by Birks, 40. 3 mm (w) x 39. 7 mm (h), intact lugs and pin, extremely fine. Footnote: University Companies No. 2 to No. 5 proceeded overseas at intervals between June 1915 and April 1916. University Company No. 6 was never quite completed, as its personnel went overseas in a succession of small drafts.