Canada, CEF. A 148th Infantry Battalion Cap Badge, Type I with "Grand Escvnt Avcta Labore" visually-hidden magnetic plate and paper

magnetic plate and paper

the suspension loop joined together by a sword clasp

Private Richard Thompson is shown on the roll of the 30 man Lucan Infantry Company and listed on page 205 of the "Canada General Service Medal Roll

Constructed of red-dyed cotton

the obverse with a central raised monogram of King Ludwig II

Canada, CEF. A 148th Infantry Battalion Cap Badge, Type I with "Grand Escvnt Avcta Labore" visually-hidden magnetic plate and paperIn browning copper, voided, maker marked "BIRKS" on the reverse, measuring 34. 5 mm (w) x 43. 2 mm (h), both lugs intact, very light contact, near extremely fine. The Battalion was raised in the Montreal area of Quebec with mobilization headquarters at Montreal under the authority of G. O. 151, December 22, 1915. The Battalion sailed September 27, 1916 under the command of Lieutenant Colonel A. A. McGee with a strength of 32 officers and 953 other