A First War Royal Canadian Regiment Cap Badge Auction naming his next-of-kin as Blanche

naming his next-of-kin as Blanche Estella Buell

Acting Captain (October 5

3rd Class - Copper gilt

Edward VII (silver gilt

Madras Sappers  & Miners) Naming is engraved in italic script

A First War Royal Canadian Regiment Cap Badge Auction naming his next-of-kin as BlancheA First War Royal Canadian Regiment Cap Badge Two piece construction, bronze insignia on a white metal star base, maker marked "W. SCULLY MONTREAL" on the reverse, 37. 5 mm x 38. 5 mm, intact lugs, one oxidation spot on the obverse, near extremely fine. Footnote: The headquarters on mobilization was Halifax, Nova Scotia. The Battalion sailed August 26, 1915 under the command of Lieutenant Colonel A. E. Carpenter with a strength of 34 officers and