Description
The CAS was in Vancouver being refurbished for a projected run on Broadway when the Department of National Defence decided to split the troupe into five units to be sent overseas
James Colley
Next-of-kin
Ustasha Defense badge was worn by the members of the "Ustasha Defense" Units
a relative of his mother
Canada, CEF. A 7th Infantry Battalion "1st British Columbia Regiment" Cap Badge, by Hicks & Sons certificate_of_authenticity The CAS was in VancouverTwo piece construction, white metal insignia, mounted to a pickled copper maple leaf base, maker marked "HICKS & SONS LONDON" on the reverse, measuring 43. 7 mm (w) x 44. 5 mm (h), both lugs intact, spotting and light contact evident in the white metal insignia, near extremely fine. Footnote: The Battalion was raised in British Columbia and mobilized at Camp Valcartier, Quebec under the authority of P. C. O. 2067, August 6, 1914, sailing on October 3,