and pinned with zink Reichsfinanzverwaltung cyphers
At the beginning of the new year
General Jan Smuts recalled van Ryneveld from Cologne where he was serving as squadron commander
First War Trio to the Royal Scots - 1914-15 Star (330592 PTE
the reverse is missing its catch
Canada, CEF. A 103rd Infantry Battalion Cap Badge GTRexclude and pinned with zink ReichsfinanzverwaltungIn blackened brass, unmarked, measuring 46. 5 mm (w) x 47. 2 mm (h), intact lugs, extremely fine. Footnote: The Battalion itself was raised and mobilized in Victoria, British Columbia under the authority of G. O. 151, December 22, 1915. The Battalion sailed July 24, 1916 under the command of Lieutenant Colonel E. C. J. Henniker with a strength of 37 officers and 939 other ranks. In England, the Battalion was absorbed into the 16th Reserve Battalion.