Canada, Cef. A 205Th Infantry Battalion "Hamilton Tiger Battalion" Cap Badge, C.1916 Hold the edge of the medal

the edge of the medal inscribed “Paul Presse”

winning first prize in the regimental pistol marksmanship competition

upon receiving his commission in the British Expeditionary Force (Imperial Army)

with four characters on the reverse of the Imperial orchid suspension inscribed "Order of Merit Decoration"

Canada, Cef. A 205Th Infantry Battalion "Hamilton Tiger Battalion" Cap Badge, C.1916 Hold the edge of the medalIn pickled copper, measuring 42. 5 mm (w) x 44 mm (h), both lugs intact but pinched, scattered wear in the picked finish, very light contact, better than very fine. Footnote: The Battalion was raised and mobilized in Hamilton, Ontario under the authority of G. O. 69, July 15, 1916. On December 20, 1916, the Battalion was re designated a Draft Depot for the Canadian Machine Gun Corps, Military District 2, Central Ontario. On October 10, 1917, the unit