Canada. A 2Nd Quebec Regiment, 1St Depot Battalion Cap Badge, Type I With French Legends Auction gouge on the reverse

gouge on the reverse

all sandwiched between upswept cross guard decorated with oak leaves

This was a significant accomplishment for these airmen as RAF bomber losses in the war were staggeringly high

and a Wound Badge in Black

Le Templier - GRVI (D

Canada. A 2Nd Quebec Regiment, 1St Depot Battalion Cap Badge, Type I With French Legends Auction gouge on the reverseIn pickled brass, maker marked "G. RONDEAU QUEBEC", type I with French legends, measuring 44. 3 mm (w) x 43. 8 mm (h), both lugs intact, extremely fine. Footnote: The Canadian Depot Battalions were formed in August 1917 and established in central locations within various military districts across Canada. They handled the training of the final allotments of recruits and draftees to various battalions in England and fighting in France. After the signing