Canada, CEF. A 34th Infantry Battalion Cap Badge Province of China The mystery of the Budding

The mystery of the Budding pepperbox and its maker has been solved and two heretofore unknown variations are shown

in lacquered aluminum

the tab with six rows of twoholes each for length adjustment

to be utilized in guarding prisoners of war when on work details outside of the prisons

a shield with a Cormorant holding a piece of seaweed in its beak in the centre

Canada, CEF. A 34th Infantry Battalion Cap Badge Province of China The mystery of the BuddingIn browning copper, unmarked, measuring 35. 8 mm (w) x 38 mm (h), both lugs and pin intact, greening and discolouration evident on the obverse, better than very fine. Footnote: The 34th Infantry Battalion was raised and mobilized in Guelph, Ontario under the authority of G. O. 86, July 1, 1915. The Battalion sailed October 23, 1915 with a strength of 41 officers and 1,102 other ranks under the command of Lieutenant Colonel A. J. Oliver. In England,