Canada, CEF. A 245th Infantry Battalion "Montreal Grenadiers/Canadian Grenadier Guards" Cap Badge, Type II with Cypher Auction 1971 at the age of

1971 at the age of 66 and is buried in Rose Hills Memorial Park

An Italian War Merit Cross (Croce al Merito di Guerra)

obverse illustrating a banner bearing the Motor Transport insignia above the inscription "10 AVTORAGGRVPPAMENTO DI MANOVRA"

a cockade constructed of aluminum

Canada, CEF. A 245th Infantry Battalion "Montreal Grenadiers/Canadian Grenadier Guards" Cap Badge, Type II with Cypher Auction 1971 at the age ofIn pickled brass, maker marked "J. R. GAUNT LONDON" on the reverse, measuring 37. 8 mm (w) x 45. 3 mm (h), both lugs intact, surface wear evident on the crown, both sides with residue evident in the recessed areas from cleaning, very light contact overall, better than very fine. Footnote: The Battalion was raised in Quebec with mobilization headquarters at Montreal under the authority of G. O. 69, July 15, 1916. The Battalion sailed May 3, 1917 under