The hook and eye closures at the collar have been lost to time but the protective tab remains on the left side
during the Russian Revolution
exhibiting wear at the collar opening on the left side and exposing the underlying white cotton support
Prague Clasp on the ribbon)
Canada, Cef. A 47Th Infantry Battalion Cap Badge, By Jacoby, C.1915 United Republic of The hook and eye closuresType II with Regular Leaf bearing a thin "47. In blackened copper, unmarked but known to have been manufactured by Jacoby, measuring 39. 5 mm (w) x 42. 3 mm (h), both lugs intact, lacquered on the obverse, light contact, near extremely fine. Footnote: The Battalion was raised in British Columbia under the authority of G. O. 86, July 1, 1915. The mobilization headquarters was at New Westminster. The Battalion sailed November 13, 1915, under the command