dated “1866” in gilt numbers
A pair of detailed Eastern Front commemorative trench art brass shells
1861: Red Eagle Order 3rd Class with Ribbon
Most likely
within a ring of red enamel bearing a raised gilt inscription of “ALTIOR ADVERSIS” (“AGAINST ALL ODDS”) and laurel leaf branches
Canada, CEF. A 46th Infantry Battalion "South Saskatchewan Battalion" Cap Badge certificate_of_authenticity dated “1866” in gilt numbersIn browning copper, voided, unmarked, measuring 33. 5 mm (w) x 41 mm (h), intact slider, extremely fine. Footnote: The 46th Infantry Battalion was raised in Saskatchewan with mobilization headquarters at Moose Jaw, under the authority of G. O. 86, July 1, 1915. The Battalion sailed October 23, 1915 aboard the S. S. Lapland from Halifax, Nova Scotia, under the command of Lieutenant Colonel H. Snell with a strength of 36 officers and 1,115 other ranks,