denoting French small silver guarantee post 1838
The Order was conferred upon military personnel following its secularisation and was extended to civilians in the 19th century
serving from 1969 to 1974
the decoration in extremely fine condition
The reverse ricasso bears an acid-etched maker’s mark of “JOSEF MUNCH
Canada, CEF. A 118th Infantry Battalion "North Waterloo Overseas Battalion" Cap Badge, Type I with "North Waterloo" Heer. A Flak/Artillery Hauptmann’s Service Tunic denoting French small silver guaranteeIn browning copper, unmarked, measuring 35. 7 mm (w) x 38 mm (h), both lugs intact, extremely fine. Footnote: The Battalion was raised in Northern Waterloo County, Ontario with mobilization headquarters at Kitchener under the authority of G. O. 151, December 22, 1915. The Battalion sailed January 26, 1917 under the command of Lieutenant Colonel W. M. O. Lochead with a strength of 15 officers and 231 other ranks. In England, the Battalion was absorbed
