Canada. A 2Nd Quebec Regiment, 1St Depot Battalion Cap Badge, Type I With French Legends certificate_of_authenticity the third and youngest son

the third and youngest son of John and Margaret Gowan of Edinburgh

John's Northwestern Military Academy) inquired as to the gentlemen's name

signing on for five years' service

Firth & Sons Limited of Sheffield

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Canada. A 2Nd Quebec Regiment, 1St Depot Battalion Cap Badge, Type I With French Legends certificate_of_authenticity the third and youngest sonIn pickled brass, maker marked "G. RONDEAU QUEBEC", type I with French legends, measuring 44. 3 mm (w) x 43. 8 mm (h), both lugs intact, extremely fine. Footnote: The Canadian Depot Battalions were formed in August 1917 and established in central locations within various military districts across Canada. They handled the training of the final allotments of recruits and draftees to various battalions in England and fighting in France. After the signing