Canada. C.E.F. A First World War 192nd Overseas Battalion Crow’s Nest Pass Cap Badge Auction Archive Footnote: The Most Exalted Order

Footnote: The Most Exalted Order of the White Elephant is one of Thailand’s principal state orders

A crowned four-armed cross with striped arms in silver gilt

gilt loss evident on the golden kite (bird of prey

1916 and was treated until the 25th

Canada. C.E.F. A First World War 192nd Overseas Battalion Crow’s Nest Pass Cap Badge Auction Archive Footnote: The Most Exalted OrderBronze, die struck, in the form of a maple leaf surmounted by a Royal Crown, the centre featuring a lion standing before mountain scenery above a scroll inscribed CROWS NEST PASS, with raised numerals 192 on an oval tablet, with scrolls reading OVERSEAS BATTALION and ALBERTA, and CANADA at the base, the reverse with two intact loop fasteners, with no accompanying ribbon bar, measuring 38. 1 mm x 45. 5 mm, exhibiting even field wear and an aged patina