Canada, CEF. A 5th Infantry Battalion "Western Canadian Cavalry" Cap Badge GTRexclude culminating in his 1933 flight

culminating in his 1933 flight with twenty-four aircraft to Chicago's Century of Progress International Exposition

he was mobilized for service in the French theatre

monogram of King Victor Emanuele III surrounded by the inscription "AL CAV

The leather tab used to connect the right elasticized strap to the frame has experienced separation

Canada, CEF. A 5th Infantry Battalion "Western Canadian Cavalry" Cap Badge GTRexclude culminating in his 1933 flightIn browning copper, voided, unmarked, measuring 36 mm (w) x 45 mm (h), one of two lugs intact, the other lug broken off, residue evident in the recessed areas from cleaning on the obverse, very fine. Footnote: The Battalion was raised in Western Canada with mobilization headquarters at Camp Valcartier, Quebec under the authority of P. C. O. 2067, August 6, 1914. The Battalion sailed October 3, 1914, with a strength of 45 officers and 1,095 other ranks