Canada, Cef. A 38Th Infantry Battalion "Royal Ottawa Battalion" Cap Badge, C.1915 Archive 2 Clasps - CIENFUEGOS

2 Clasps - CIENFUEGOS

(旭日章 Kyokujitsu-shō)

the latter later becoming Dean of Women at Earlham College in Richmond

maker marked "KOVNICA SORLINI VARAZDIN" on the clip on the reverse

Sewn in place on the peak on the front is an Army (Heer) eagle in gray and green machine embroidery

Canada, Cef. A 38Th Infantry Battalion "Royal Ottawa Battalion" Cap Badge, C.1915 Archive 2 Clasps - CIENFUEGOSIn pickled brass, maker marked "J. R. GAUNT LONDON" on the reverse, measuring 37. 8 mm (w) x 39. 7 mm (h), both lugs are pinched but intact, extremely fine. Footnote: The Battalion was raised and mobilized in Ottawa, Ontario under the authority of G. O. 86, July 1, 1915. The Battalion sailed with a strength of 37 officers and 1,038 other ranks for Bermuda on August 8, 1915 as a Protective Garrison. On May 30, 1916, the Battalion sailed for England