maker marked "ARTHUS BERTRAND" and marked "DÉPOSÉ" (Deposit) on the reverse of the integral suspension
and a congratulation card
a War Merit Cross 2nd Class with Swords
tarnishing of the nickel-silver features
An example of a well preserved 25-Year Military Long Service Cross
Canada, CEF. A 63rd Infantry Battalion Cap Badge, Type I, by Jackson Bros consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac maker marked "ARTHUS BERTRAND" andIn copper, maker marked "JACKSON BROS. 1915" on the reverse, measuring 36. 5 mm (w) x 42. 5 mm (h), both lugs intact, very light contact, near extremely fine. Footnote: The Battalion was raised in Alberta under the authority of G. O. 103A, August 15, 1915. Mobilization headquarters was at Edmonton, Alberta. The Battalion sailed April 22, 1916 with a strength of 36 officers and 1,018 other ranks under the command of Lieutenant Colonel G. B. McLeod. The