Canada, Cef. A 240Th Infantry Battalion "Lanark And Renfrew Battalion" Collar Badge Pair Newly Listed Footnote: The medal was instituted

Footnote: The medal was instituted in 1895

he was commissioned in the Royal Artillery in August 1876 and was advanced to Captain in March 1885

signing his Attestation Paper on March 4

(Wehrmacht Schulterklappen)

possibly from personalized naming but has faded and worn with time

Canada, Cef. A 240Th Infantry Battalion "Lanark And Renfrew Battalion" Collar Badge Pair Newly Listed Footnote: The medal was institutedIn pickled copper, measuring 25. 2 mm (w) x 31. 7 mm (h) and 25. 5 mm (w) x 31. 3 mm (h), both with intact lugs, contact marks and surface wear, one with greening on the reverse, very fine. Footnote: The Battalion was raised in Ontario, with mobilization headquarters at Renfrew, under the authority of G. O. 69, July 15, 1916. The Battalion sailed May 3, 1917 under the command of Lieutenant Colonel E. J. Watt, with a strength of 14 officers and 375