Canada, CEF. A 49th Infantry Battalion Cap Badge, Type I with Maple Leaf GTRexclude signed by the Major General

signed by the Major General

The book measures 215 mm (w) x 275 (h)

as being "No longer fit for war service" and was invalided to Canada for further medical treatment aboard the Hospital Ship Araguaya from Liverpool

flanked by the date "17-2-18" (February 17

Gough Calthorpe

Canada, CEF. A 49th Infantry Battalion Cap Badge, Type I with Maple Leaf GTRexclude signed by the Major GeneralIn browning copper, maker marked "R. J. INGLIS LIMITED" on the reverse, measuring 35. 7 mm (w) x 38. 5 mm (h), both lugs intact, exhibiting scattered greening on the obverse, near extremely fine. Footnote: The Battalion was raised in Edmonton, Alberta under the authority of G. O. 86, July 1, 1915. The mobilization headquarters was also at Edmonton. The Battalion sailed June 4, 1915 with a strength of 36 officers and 996 other ranks under the command