Canada, CEF. A 7th Infantry Battalion "1st British Columbia Regiment" Cap Badge, by Hicks & Sons visually-hidden The wires laying on the

The wires laying on the ground where they could be cut or destroyed were a weakness when using telephones on the battlefield

An attractive award in silver with gold centre and cypher

blue velvet medalbed and white silk lid liner in the interior

it was noted that he had tattoo marks on both arms: a crucifix and small cross on his right arm

and on November 18th

Canada, CEF. A 7th Infantry Battalion "1st British Columbia Regiment" Cap Badge, by Hicks & Sons visually-hidden The wires laying on theTwo piece construction, white metal insignia, mounted to a browning copper maple leaf base, maker marked "HICKS & SONS LONDON" on the reverse, measuring 43. 7 mm (w) x 44. 5 mm (h), both lugs intact, spotting and light contact evident in the white metal insignia, near 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