Canada, CEF. A 102nd Infantry Battalion "North British Columbians" Cap Badge, Type II without "Overseas" Hold Ash is on record as

Ash is on record as having been on loan to the Royal Air Force in 1917

with whom he remained so close until his dying day

chipping in the red enamels

reverse dated "1950" on one and "1951" on the other

A crisis arose when a part of the 1st battalion withdrew following the death of their commander and nearly all junior leaders

Canada, CEF. A 102nd Infantry Battalion "North British Columbians" Cap Badge, Type II without "Overseas" Hold Ash is on record asIn browning copper, obscured maker mark on the reverse, measuring 41. 8 mm (w) x 47 mm (h), both lugs intact, extremely fine. Footnote: The Battalion was raised in Northern British Columbia with mobilization headquarters at Comox under the authority of G. O. 151, December 22, 1915. The Battalion sailed June 20, 1916 under the command of Lieutenant Colonel J. W. Warden with a strength of 37 officers and 968 other ranks. The Battalion served in France