Canada, CEF. A 203rd Infantry Battalion "Winnipeg Rifles" Cap Badge consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac The obverse of the handle

The obverse of the handle is engraved "MNK Belügyminisztertől / Dr Rónai Ilona r

Department of the Army Meritorious Civilian Service Award with Second Award Laurel Device

held in place via two prongs

Ernst Ludwig Grossherzog von Essen Honour Decoration

Canada, CEF. A 203rd Infantry Battalion "Winnipeg Rifles" Cap Badge consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac The obverse of the handleIn pickled brass, voided, maker marked "BIRKS 1916" on the reverse, measuring 46. 8 mm (w) x 40. 3 mm (h), both lugs intact, light contact and surface wear, better than very fine. Footnote: The Battalion was raised and mobilized in Winnipeg, under the authority of G. O. 69, July 15, 1916. They sailed October 28, 1916 under the command of Lieutenant Colonel J. E. Hansford with a strength of 32 officers and 957 other ranks. In England, the Battalion was