Canada, CEF. A 5th Infantry Battalion "Western Canadian Cavalry" Cap Badge visually-hidden A small patch of material

A small patch of material fatigue is visible to the edge of the crown near the left front side

a United States Navy Reverse identification tag

In the later part of his ten week stay

A Sturmabteilung (SA) Sports Badge

Canada, CEF. A 5th Infantry Battalion "Western Canadian Cavalry" Cap Badge visually-hidden A small patch of materialIn browning copper, voided, unmarked, measuring 36 mm (w) x 45 mm (h), one of two lugs intact, the other lug broken off, residue evident in the recessed areas from cleaning on the obverse, very fine. Footnote: The Battalion was raised in Western Canada with mobilization headquarters at Camp Valcartier, Quebec under the authority of P. C. O. 2067, August 6, 1914. The Battalion sailed October 3, 1914, with a strength of 45 officers and 1,095 other ranks