Canada, CEF. A Rare Canadian Siberian Expeditionary Force Cap Badge United Republic of the obverse centerpiece in Gold

the obverse centerpiece in Gold presenting a crowned W in silver gilt on a silver field with smooth rays emulating from the center

He was a resident of Montreal when he enlisted as part of the First Draft of the 60th Infantry Battalion "Victoria Rifles of Canada" CEF as a "Bomber" (457052)

the cross demonstrating minor bending to the frame consistent with hand-vaulting by the recipient

5 mm (w) x 76 mm (h- inclusive of its wreath and laterally-pierced ball suspension)

in addition to moderate fatigue of the case

Canada, CEF. A Rare Canadian Siberian Expeditionary Force Cap Badge United Republic of the obverse centerpiece in GoldAn Enlisted Mans version, in bronze, measures 42 mm (w) x 29. 3 mm (h), with lugs intact on the reverse and pin included, crisp details, extremely fine. Footnote: On July 12, 1918, the Chief of the General Staff was directed to form a Brigade Headquarters, two Infantry Battalions, a Field Artillery Battery, a Machine Gun Company and certain other troops for service in Siberia. With a British Battalion joining the Canadians in Siberia, the contingent