Canada, CEF. A 148th Infantry Battalion Cap Badge, Type I with "Grand Escvnt Avcta Labore" Auction Archive He was later promoted to

He was later promoted to Lieutenant in the Royal Garrison Artillery on April 1

measuring 160 mm (w) x 217 mm (h) x 18 mm (d))

featuring Gold detailed fleur-de-lis in each quadrant

the plaque mounted via two screws to a 148 mm x 200 mm wooden base

Canada, CEF. A 148th Infantry Battalion Cap Badge, Type I with "Grand Escvnt Avcta Labore" Auction Archive He was later promoted toIn browning copper, voided, maker marked "BIRKS" on the reverse, measuring 34. 5 mm (w) x 43. 2 mm (h), both lugs intact, very light contact, near extremely fine. The Battalion was raised in the Montreal area of Quebec with mobilization headquarters at Montreal under the authority of G. O. 151, December 22, 1915. The Battalion sailed September 27, 1916 under the command of Lieutenant Colonel A. A. McGee with a strength of 32 officers and 953 other