Canada, CEF. A 82nd Infantry Battalion "Calgary Battalion" Cap Badge consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac Volunteer Long Service and Good

Volunteer Long Service and Good Conduct Medal - Victoria Regina (1185

before gaining employment as an Assistant Steward at the Royal Hamilton Yacht Club (1937-1938)

the exterior featuring an oval disc overlaid by a raised 1939 Iron Cross

second version with "AMERICAN LEGION" ribbon banner

Canada, CEF. A 82nd Infantry Battalion "Calgary Battalion" Cap Badge consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac Volunteer Long Service and GoodIn browning copper, voided, measuring 35 mm (w) x 42. 7 mm (h), both lugs intact, extremely fine. Footnote: The Battalion was raised and mobilized in Calgary, Alberta under the authority of G. O. 103A, August 15, 1915. The Battalion left Canada on May 20, 1916 under the command of Lieutenant Colonel W. A. Lowry with a strength of 34 officers and 1,006 other ranks. The Battalion was absorbed into the 9th Reserve Battalion in England. It was disbanded