Canada, Cef. A 10Th Infantry Battalion "10Th Canadians" Cap Badge certificate_of_authenticity A handwritten note reads “Herbert

A handwritten note reads “Herbert Backe Staatssekretär” (State Secretary)

The blade’s reverse ricasso is maker marked with the stylized logo of “Ed Wüsthof

measuring 15 cm (w) x 20

original ribbon with brooch on reverse

silver gilt and red enamelled insignias on an eight pointed silver star base

Canada, Cef. A 10Th Infantry Battalion "10Th Canadians" Cap Badge certificate_of_authenticity A handwritten note reads “HerbertIn 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