Canada, CEF. A 175th Infantry Battalion "Medicine Hat Battalion" Cap Badge, Type II with "Overseas 175 Battalion" Newly Listed Staff Sergeant Sparacino was honorably

Staff Sergeant Sparacino was honorably discharged on November 16

1915 and by September 1916

Gibson reverted to the rank of Private on transfer to the 52nd Infantry Battalion

” no maker mark but shows qualities of Godet manufacture

Canada, CEF. A 175th Infantry Battalion "Medicine Hat Battalion" Cap Badge, Type II with "Overseas 175 Battalion" Newly Listed Staff Sergeant Sparacino was honorablyIn pickled copper with a copper finish, voided, maker marked "A. B. COOK" on the reverse, measuring 36. 5 mm (w) x 42. 3 mm (h), both lugs intact, both sides with residue evident in the recessed areas from cleaning, very light contact, near extremely fine. Footnote: The Battalion was raised in the Medicine Hat district of Alberta with mobilization headquarters at Medicine Hat under the authority of G. O. 69, July 15, 1916. The Battalion sailed October