Grenadier-Regiment 503 sustained such heavy losses throughout 1944 that it was dissolved in December and the remnants absorbed into Grenadier-Regiment 501
4mm (w) x 81
medallion encircled by a gilt necklace composing of linked Zodiac signs
He was transferred on April 22nd to Queen Mary's Military Hospital at Whalley
Lake Superior Scottish (white embroidered lettering on steel blue felt
Canada, CEF. A 34th Infantry Battalion Cap Badge, Type I with "34" within a circle Province of China Grenadier-Regiment 503 sustained such heavyIn browning copper, unmarked, measuring 35. 8 mm (w) x 38 mm (h), both lugs intact, extremely fine. Footnote: The Battalion was raised and mobilized in Guelph, Ontario under the authority of G. O. 86, July 1, 1915. The Battalion sailed October 23, 1915 with a strength of 41 officers and 1,102 other ranks under the command of Lieutenant Colonel A. J. Oliver. In England, the Battalion was reorganized as the "Boys Battalion" and ultimately disbanded.