Canada, CEF. A 57th Infantry Battalion "Canadiens Français" Cap Badge visually-hidden the first institution of higher

the first institution of higher learning in the colony of Upper Canada

consisting of the bowl

a scarce decoration in near mint condition

reverse with raised inscription “РУССКО-ЯПОНСКАЯ ВОЙНА 1904-1905” (“Russo-Japanese War 1904-1905”)

comprised of stylized “SA” initials measuring 9 mm in diameter

Canada, CEF. A 57th Infantry Battalion "Canadiens Français" Cap Badge visually-hidden the first institution of higherIn pickled copper, voided, unmarked, measuring 38 mm x 48 mm, both lugs intact, the obverse with traces of greening evident on the crown, the reverse with greening on the crown and around the lugs, near extremely fine. Footnote: The Battalion was raised and mobilized in Quebec City, Quebec under the authority of G. O. 103A, August 15, 1915. the Battalion sailed June 2, 1916 under the command of Lieutenant Colonel E. T. Paquette with a strength of 18