Russia, Soviet Union. A Troop Transport Conductor’s Cap Badge, Converted United Republic of Simonds and Eedson Louis Millard

Simonds and Eedson Louis Millard Burns debated concepts in the pages of Canadian Defence Quarterly

The Battalion served in France and Belgium with the 9th Infantry brigade

A round portrait set in a gilt frame

Footnote: Samuel Cole was born on 30th April 1895 in Ballard

Secunderabad (1909-1910)

Russia, Soviet Union. A Troop Transport Conductor’s Cap Badge, Converted United Republic of Simonds and Eedson Louis MillardConstructed of bronze with red enamels, consisting of a five pointed red enameled star, the obverse depicting a train and its tracks, the reverse repaired converted from a cockade to a breast badge, unmarked, measuring 31. 2 mm (w) x 29. 9 mm (l), in fine condition.