Canada, Cef. A 142Nd Infantry Battalion "London's Own" Cap Badge, C.1915 certificate_of_authenticity surrounded by an enameled blue

surrounded by an enameled blue border inscribed by AL MERITO MILITAR (To Military Merit)

He was again Absent Without Leave

dated 27 October 1943 and addressed to the parents of Alfred Wilberts

tarnish spots on the obverse

Canada, Cef. A 142Nd Infantry Battalion "London's Own" Cap Badge, C.1915 certificate_of_authenticity surrounded by an enameled blueIn pickled brass, measuring 42. 5 mm (w) x 44 mm (h), both lugs intact, extremely fine. Footnote: The Battalion was raised and mobilized in London, Ontario under the authority of G. O. 151, December 22, 1915. The Battalion sailed November 1, 1916 under the command of Lieutenant Colonel C. M. R. Graham with a strength of 26 officers and 574 other ranks. In England, the Battalion was absorbed into the 23rd Reserve Battalion. It was disbanded on