Canada, Cef. A 47Th Infantry Battalion Cap Badge, By Jacoby, C.1915 United Republic of was discharged on the 11th

was discharged on the 11th

the reverse with a maker marked of “GROSSMANN & CO

Constructed of fine aluminum wire and rolled bullion wire interlaced with light gray threading

A 1821 issue Hesse Kassel War Merit Medal for war participation for the war 1814-1815 (Kriegsdenkmünze für Kämpfer)

scattered chipping evident on the pinback

Canada, Cef. A 47Th Infantry Battalion Cap Badge, By Jacoby, C.1915 United Republic of was discharged on the 11thType II with Regular Leaf bearing a thin "47. In blackened copper, unmarked but known to have been manufactured by Jacoby, measuring 39. 5 mm (w) x 42. 3 mm (h), both lugs intact, lacquered on the obverse, light contact, near extremely fine. Footnote: The Battalion was raised in British Columbia under the authority of G. O. 86, July 1, 1915. The mobilization headquarters was at New Westminster. The Battalion sailed November 13, 1915, under the command