Canada, CEF. A 112th Infantry Battalion "Nova Scotia Overseas Battalion" Cap Badge Auction Breast Star 1912-1926 - Knight

Breast Star 1912-1926 -  Knight of Justice/Knight of Grace  in silver and Enamel

It was with this unit that he was awarded the Military Cross in July 1917 for “conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty

obverse bearing the profile of Napoleon I surrounded by inscription NAPOLEON I EMPEREUR

measured 193mm (w) x 243mm (l)

presenting toned silver and minor oxidation

Canada, CEF. A 112th Infantry Battalion "Nova Scotia Overseas Battalion" Cap Badge Auction Breast Star 1912-1926 - KnightIn browning copper, unmarked, pickled brass, measuring 40. 7 mm (w) x 44. 8 mm (h), both lugs intact, extremely fine. Footnote: The Battalion was raised in Nova Scotia with mobilization headquarters at Windsor, Nova Scotia under the authority of G. O. 151, December 22, 1915. The Battalion sailed July 24, 1916 under the command of Lieutenant Colonel H. B. Tremaine with a strength of 36 officers and 1,090 other ranks. In England, the Battalion was