A First War 102Nd Infantry Battalion "North British Columbians" Cap Badge Newly Listed 35mm x 43mm

35mm x 43mm

Roper passed away on November 26

Sussex on December 26th

and ceded Hong Kong to Great Britain

A First War 102Nd Infantry Battalion "North British Columbians" Cap Badge Newly Listed 35mm x 43mmBrowning copper, unmarked, version two without "OVERSEAS" designation, 35. 5 mm x 40 mm, intact lugs, extremely fine. Footnote: The Battalion was raised in Northern British Columbia with mobilization headquarters at Comox under the authority of G. O. 151, December 22, 1915. The Battalion sailed June 20, 1916 under the command of Lieutenant Colonel J. W. Warden with a strength of 37 officers and 968 other ranks. The Battalion served in France and