while the right side is inscribed with "Dienstglas" (“Service Glass”) and the "10 x 50" magnification power
on 15th to 21st August 1917
that same year
Constructed of silvered and gilded white metal
reverse Decernee A and engraved “A
Canada, Cef. A 7Th Infantry Battalion "1St British Columbia Regiment" Cap Badge, C.1914 United Republic of while the right side isTwo piece construction, white metal insignia, mounted to a browning copper maple leaf base, maker marked "HICKS & SONS LONDON" on the reverse, measuring 44 mm (w) x 44. 5 mm (h), both lugs intact, cleaned, extremely fine. Footnote: The Battalion was raised in British Columbia and mobilized at Camp Valcartier, Quebec under the authority of P. C. O. 2067, August 6, 1914, sailing on October 3, 1914 with a strength of 47 officers and 1,176 other ranks,