Canada, Cef. A No. 1 Canadian Overseas Battalion, Railway Construction Corps Officer's Cap Badge United Republic of green oxidation evident on the

green oxidation evident on the obverse in the recessed areas of the eagle and on the reverse

barracks life

along with maker’s mark "A

a commemorative plaque

Canada, Cef. A No. 1 Canadian Overseas Battalion, Railway Construction Corps Officer's Cap Badge United Republic of green oxidation evident on theIn blackened brass, the "No. 1" silvered, maker marked "ELLIS BROS" on the reverse, measuring 36. 5 mm (w) x 42 mm (h), both lugs intact, the insignia exhibiting surface wear, greening evident on the reverse, better than very fine. Footnote: In the winter of 1915, the Imperial War Office requested that the Canadian Government send two railway construction companies to France. The Canadian Overseas Railway Construction Corps was organized on May 15,