Canada, CEF. The Battalion Drum of the 148th McGill University C.O.T.C. Republic of with a bronzed chain

with a bronzed chain

A Medal for 20 Years of Victory in the Great Patriotic War 1941-1945

the center medallion features a superimposed blue and white enamel cross

The leather is marked “Cap i Ku”

1887 in Cleckheaton

Canada, CEF. The Battalion Drum of the 148th McGill University C.O.T.C. Republic of with a bronzed chainLikely produced and painted in 1918 at the conclusion of the war, this drum is unique. Constructed of brass with a catskin drum covering, with hardwood top and bottom, secured by cord and leather tabs; two brass fittings for strap; drum painted with McGill University Contingent 148th Battalion (C. E. F.) C. O. T. C. ARRAS 1917 1918 HILL 70 YPRES 1917 AMIENS HINDENBURG LINE PURSUIT TO MONS; sounding the battalion crest, 36 cm in diameter, decorated in