Canada, Cef. A 62Nd Infantry Battalion "British Columbia Battalion" Cap Badge, By O.b.allan, C.1915 certificate_of_authenticity as well as mine laying

as well as mine laying in the French ports of LeHavre

within a black enameled ring with gilt inscription of “DEUTSCHES ROTES KREUZ” (“GERMAN RED CROSS”)

with dried poppy flower

In stamped bronzed steeel

Canada, Cef. A 62Nd Infantry Battalion "British Columbia Battalion" Cap Badge, By O.b.allan, C.1915 certificate_of_authenticity as well as mine layingIn browning copper, maker marked "O. B. ALLAN VANCOUVER" on the reverse, measuring 37 mm (w) x 44. 5 mm (h), both lugs intact, one of which is bent, near extremely fine. Footnote: The Battalion was raised in Southern British Columbia under the authority of G. O. 103A, August 15, 1915. The mobilization headquarters was at Vancouver, British Columbia. The Battalion sailed March 23, 1916 under the command of Lieutenant Colonel J. Hulme with a strength of