Canada, CEF. A 38th Infantry Battalion "Royal Ottawa Battalion" Cap Badge Auction Order of Scientific Merit

Order of Scientific Merit

as he was admitted to Moore Barracks

In silver gilt with white enamels

clear lacquered centrepiece

Although exposed to heavy shelling and high velocity fire

Canada, CEF. A 38th Infantry Battalion "Royal Ottawa Battalion" Cap Badge Auction Order of Scientific MeritIn browning copper, maker marked "J. R. GAUNT LONDON" on the reverse, measuring 37. 5 mm (w) x 39. 5 mm (h), both lugs intact, light contact, exhibiting scattered greening on the obverse, better than very fine. Footnote: The Battalion was raised and mobilized in Ottawa, Ontario under the authority of G. O. 86, July 1, 1915. The Battalion sailed with a strength of 37 officers and 1,038 other ranks for Bermuda on August 8, 1915 as a Protective Garrison.