Canada, CEF. A 48th Infantry Battalion Cap Badge Heer. A Flak/Artillery Hauptmann’s Service Tunic signed in black ink at

signed in black ink at the lower right

and Turkey (Ottoman Empire): Bravery "Imatiaz" Medal (with 1332 above crossed swords clasp)

Stitched into the top left arm is a Schutzpolizei insignia

signed in the bottom third in blue pen

Canada, CEF. A 48th Infantry Battalion Cap Badge Heer. A Flak/Artillery Hauptmann’s Service Tunic signed in black ink atIn pickled brass, unmarked, measuring 35. 3 mm (w) x 37. 7 mm (h), both lugs and pin intact, very light contact, near extremely fine. Footnote: The Battalion was raised in British Columbia under the authority of G. O. 86, July 1, 1915, with the mobilization headquarters at Victoria. The Battalion sailed July 1, 1915 aboard the R. M. S. Grampian, with a strength of 38 officers and 1,020 other ranks, under the command of Lieutenant Colonel W. J. H.