Belgium, Kingdom. An Order of the Crown, Officer United Republic of 5th Infantry Battalion "Western Canadian

5th Infantry Battalion "Western Canadian Cavalry" Cap Badge

demonstrating a consistent patina and minor edge nicks

the reverse with a barrel hinge and horizontal pinback meeting a round wire catch and with a stabilizer emanating from the wreath

with five rivets

It was crewed by Charles “Pete” Conrad

Belgium, Kingdom. An Order of the Crown, Officer United Republic of 5th Infantry Battalion "Western Canadian(Ordre de Couronne). Instituted in 1897. Of multi piece construction, in silver with blue, white and green enamels, silver gilt central crown, measuring 62 mm (w) x 82 mm (h inclusive of its wreath suspension), dark patina, several tips of arms slightly bent, worn on original purple ribbon with large rosette, very fine.