Canada, CEF. A 29th Infantry Battalion "Robin's Tigers"/"Vancouver Regiment" Cap Badge, Type I Auction Archive women in the WAAC were

women in the WAAC were first sent to the battlefields in France

circumscribed by the inscription “MERENTI” (“MERIT”)

HJ Medic Pouch - Well marked HJ on top as well as L on reverse

with most of the stitching intact

also with hidden button holes

Canada, CEF. A 29th Infantry Battalion "Robin's Tigers"/"Vancouver Regiment" Cap Badge, Type I Auction Archive women in the WAAC wereIn browning copper, unmarked, measuring 37. 5 mm (w) x 38. 5 mm (h), both lugs intact, very light contact, near extremely fine. Footnote: The Battalion was raised and mobilized in Vancouver, British Columbia under the authority of G. O. 36, March 15, 1915. The Battalion sailed May 20, 1915 with a strength of 37 officers and 1,090 other ranks under the command of Lieutenant Colonel H. S. Tobin. The Battalion served in France and Belgium with the 6th