Canada, CEF. A 178th Infantry Battalion "Canadiens Français" Cap Badge, Type II with "D'Outremer-Mer, Province Quebec, Vouloir C'est de Pouvoir" Republic of with an original bearer photograph

with an original bearer photograph pasted to the inside of the cover

and nine o’clock arms bearing a date of “12

Footnote: John McLeod was born on October 11

A reinforced vertical slit descending down the chest from the collar features five sets of dua eyelets which retain a period original drawstring for secure closure

maker marked “RZM 45” on reverse

Canada, CEF. A 178th Infantry Battalion "Canadiens Français" Cap Badge, Type II with "D'Outremer-Mer, Province Quebec, Vouloir C'est de Pouvoir" Republic of with an original bearer photographIn pickled brass, voided, unmarked, measuring 33. 2 mm (w) x 46. 8 mm (h), both lugs intact, contact marks and surface wear, better than very fine. Footnote: The Battalion was raised in Quebec and Eastern Ontario with mobilization headquarters at Victoriaville, Quebec under the authority of G. O. 69, July 15, 1916. The Battalion sailed March 4, 1917 under the command of Lieutenant Colonel L. de la B. Girouard with a strength of 21 officers and 415