In browning copper, voided, maker marked "HICKS & SONS LONDON" on the reverse, measuring 46.5 mm (w) x 45.2 mm (h), both lugs intact, extremely fine.
Footnote: The Battalion was raised in Calgary, Alberta and Winnipeg, Manitoba with mobilization headquarters at Camp Valcartier, Quebec under the authority of P.C.O. 2067, August 6, 1914. The Battalion sailed October 3, 1914 under the command of Lieutanant-Colonel R.L. Boyle with a strength of 41 officers and 1,065 other ranks. The Battalion served in France and Belgium with the 2nd Infantry Brigade, 1st Canadian Division. It was disbanded on September 15, 1920.

