situated at the eastern side of the town of Ypres (now Ieper) in the Province of West Flanders
consisting of an eight-armed star
(Royal Italian Navy)
enamel loss on the cross on the eagle's chest on the reverse centrepiece
centre red enameled with silver crown
Canada, CEF. A 22nd Infantry Battalion "Canadiens Français" Cap Badge, Type I Newly Listed situated at the eastern sideIn browning copper, unmarked, measuring 55 mm (w) x 38. 5 mm (w), both lugs intact, extremely fine. Footnote: The Battalion was raised in Quebec and mobilized in St. Jean, Quebec under the authority of G. O. 36, March 15, 1915. The Battalion sailed May 20, 1915 with a strength of 36 officers and 1,097 other ranks under the command of Lieutenant Colonel F. M. Gaudet. The Battalion served in France and Belgium with the 5th Infantry Brigade, 2nd Canadian