A First War 45Th Infantry Battalion "Manitoba Regiment" Cap Badge Auction 000)—therefore the Iron Ring was

000)—therefore the Iron Ring was rather easily overcome by Nationalist forces

who with further experience should make a useful member of a squadron

1 Clasp - MALAYA (22246630 CPL

on original ribbon with buckle

fully functional exterior metal hinge

A First War 45Th Infantry Battalion "Manitoba Regiment" Cap Badge Auction 000)—therefore the Iron Ring wasCanada: Pickled copper, maker marked "R. J. INGLIS TORONTO" on the reverse, 36. 8 mm x 43 mm, both lugs intact, scattered surface wear and contact marks, better than very fine. Footnote: The Battalion was raised in Manitoba with mobilization headquarters at Brandon under the authority of G. O. 86, July 1, 1915. The Battalion sailed March 13, 1916 under the command of Lieutenant Colonel F. J. Clarke with a strength of 38 officers and 720 other ranks,