Canada, Cef. A 82Nd Infantry Battalion "Calgary Battalion" Cap Badge, C.1915 Hold was declared "Fit for General

was declared "Fit for General Service" on March 1st

three-piece construction in bronze and cream-coloured enamels

reverse with typical French style pin assembly

He served as Senior Adjutant in the Mongolia Garrison Army for almost five years

Colonel Bingham’s orders to Sam Mack­ness were brief and con­cise

Canada, Cef. A 82Nd Infantry Battalion "Calgary Battalion" Cap Badge, C.1915 Hold was declared "Fit for GeneralIn pickled copper, voided, measuring 35. 2 mm (w) x 42 mm (h), both lugs intact, extremely fine. Footnote: The Battalion was raised and mobilized in Calgary, Alberta under the authority of G. O. 103A, August 15, 1915. The Battalion left Canada on May 20, 1916 under the command of Lieutenant Colonel W. A. Lowry with a strength of 34 officers and 1,006 other ranks. The Battalion was absorbed into the 9th Reserve Battalion in England. It was disbanded on