as they became known
silver gilt and red enamelled insignias on an eight pointed silver star base
A handwritten note reads “Herbert Backe Staatssekretär” (State Secretary)
He was married to Annie Sill Crosby (nee Greenwood) and the couple had two sons: William Richard Crosby and Matthew Frank Crosby
Likely of French manufacture in silver gilt
Canada, Cef. A 10Th Infantry Battalion "10Th Canadians" Cap Badge certificate_of_authenticity as they became knownIn browning copper, voided, maker marked "HICKS & SONS LONDON" on the reverse, measuring 46. 5 mm (w) x 45. 2 mm (h), both lugs intact, extremely fine. Footnote: The Battalion was raised in Calgary, Alberta and Winnipeg, Manitoba with mobilization headquarters at Camp Valcartier, Quebec under the authority of P. C. O. 2067, August 6, 1914. The Battalion sailed October 3, 1914 under the command of Lieutanant Colonel R. L. Boyle with a strength of 41