France, Iii Republic. A Volunteer Combatant's Cross 1914-1918 United Republic of The Battalion was raised in

The Battalion was raised in eastern Ontario with mobilization headquarters at Camp Valcartier

obverse with original four provinces Canadian coat-of-arms in the centre surrounded by two branches of maple leaves

He died on August 13

Early that Fall

the obverse consisting of a an oval chain wreath

France, Iii Republic. A Volunteer Combatant's Cross 1914-1918 United Republic of The Battalion was raised in(Croix du Combattant Volontaire 1914 1918). Instituted in 1935. In bronze, cornucopia hallmarked and marked "BR" (bronze) on the reverse, measuring 33. 8 mm (w) x 34 mm (h) inclusive of its laterally pierced ball suspension, original ribbon with dual prong pinback, extremely fine. Footnote: The Volunteer Combatant's Cross recognizes those who have volunteered to serve on the front in a combat unit during the First World War. When the 1914 1918