Canada. A First War 9Th Mounted Rifles Shoulder Title Auction in the Bay of Biscay

in the Bay of Biscay area

mounted as worn on 90mm wide original full length sash

equipping and outfitting the entire Canadian Corps

exhibiting light soiling and wear on the interior lining and in the armpits

Inside the envelope is a notation from the Chief of the General Staff authorizing the awarding of four medals (three of which are included here

Canada. A First War 9Th Mounted Rifles Shoulder Title Auction in the Bay of BiscayPickled copper, maker marked "R. J. INGLIS LIMITED" on the reverse, 54 mm (w) x 21. 5 mm (h), both lugs pinched but intact, lower left corner bent back slightly, light contact, near extremely fine. Footnote: The 9th Mounted Rifle Battalion was organized on March 15, 1915, in Lloydminster, Saskatchewan. It was broken up to provide reinforcements, and was finally disbanded on November 15, 1920.