Canada. A 63Rd Infantry Battalion Cap Badge, C.1915 certificate_of_authenticity He is documented as having

He is documented as having been posted to two locations (Queenstown and Niagara) from May 16 to June 16

serving in the China War 1900-01

I am reluctantly forced to the conclusion that he is deceased"

Badge constructed of die struck lacquered brass

written by his son

Canada. A 63Rd Infantry Battalion Cap Badge, C.1915 certificate_of_authenticity He is documented as havingIn pickled copper, with large crossed rifles indicating that it was manufactured by Jacoby Brothers of Vancouver, measuring 35. 5 mm (w) x 48. 2 mm (h), both lugs intact, scattered gilt wear, 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