Canada, CEF. A 106th Infantry Battalion "Nova Scotia Rifles" Cap Badge United Republic of mother’s grandparents were Don Celestino

mother’s grandparents were Don Celestino Calleja Pino and Doña Gertrudiz Garcia Perez from Madrid

inscribed in Arabic "Relying on the Assistance of Almighty God

Sash badge in Gold with a white Maltese cross with a red enamel boarder

Awarded for National competition in Berlin

Canada, CEF. A 106th Infantry Battalion "Nova Scotia Rifles" Cap Badge United Republic of mother’s grandparents were Don CelestinoIn pickled copper, unmarked, measuring 42 mm (w) x 43. 5 mm (h), one lug slightly bent but both lugs are intact, spotting, light surface wear and contact marks evident on the "106", near extremely fine. Footnote: The Battalion was raised in Nova Scotia with mobilization headquarters at Truro under the authority of G. O. 151, December 22, 1915. The Battalion sailed July 16, 1916 under the command of Lieutenant Colonel R. Innes with a strength of 36