Canada, CEF. A 172nd Infantry Battalion "Rocky Mountain Rangers" Cap Badge Hold A Bavarian Royal Merit Order

A Bavarian Royal Merit Order of St

A grouping of two Bavarian First War Period military service decorations

Constructed of silver and enamels

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After her husband's death

Canada, CEF. A 172nd Infantry Battalion "Rocky Mountain Rangers" Cap Badge Hold A Bavarian Royal Merit OrderIn browning copper, maker marked O. B. ALLEN" on the reverse, measuring 41. 5 mm (w) x 48. 5 mm (h), both lugs intact, very light contact and surface wear, near extremely fine. Footnote: The Battalion was raised in the Kamloops area of British Columbia, with mobilization headquarters at Kamloops under the authority of G. O. 69, July 15, 1916. The Battalion sailed October 25, 1916 under the command of Lieutenant Colonel J. R. Vicars with a strength of