Canada, Cef. A 7Th Battalion, Canadian Railway Troops Cap Badge, By J.r.gaunt Hold He was soon posted to

He was soon posted to the Canadian Concentration Camp at Kinmel Park

in gilt and silvered metal

three ventilation holes with reinforced stitching on each side

Footnote: The medal was instituted in 1989 and awarded for special participation in specified cross-border activities in defence of the Republic of South Africa

maker marked and numbered (4)

Canada, Cef. A 7Th Battalion, Canadian Railway Troops Cap Badge, By J.r.gaunt Hold He was soon posted toTwo piece construction, in blackened brass, lacquered, maker marked "J. R. GAUNT MONTREAL" on the reverse, measuring 42. 5 mm (w) x 44 mm (h), one of two lugs intact, the other having broken off, near extremely fine. Footnote: The 257th Infantry Battalion was raised in Eastern Ontario with mobilization headquarters at Ottawa under the authority of G. O. 69, July 15, 1916. The Battalion sailed February 16, 1917 under the command of Lieutenant Colonel