Canada, CEF. A 63rd Infantry Battalion Cap Badge, Type I, by Jackson Bros Hold after the formation of the

after the formation of the Ceylon Defence Force

measuring 65

He bravely laid down his life for the cause of his country

fraying in the fabric over the hinge

Canada, CEF. A 63rd Infantry Battalion Cap Badge, Type I, by Jackson Bros Hold after the formation of theIn copper, maker marked "JACKSON BROS. 1915" on the reverse, measuring 36. 5 mm (w) x 42. 5 mm (h), both lugs intact, very light contact, near extremely fine. Footnote: The Battalion was raised in Alberta under the authority of G. O. 103A, August 15, 1915. Mobilization headquarters was at Edmonton, Alberta. The Battalion sailed April 22, 1916 with a strength of 36 officers and 1,018 other ranks under the command of Lieutenant Colonel G. B. McLeod. The