Russia, Soviet Union. A Higher Naval School Graduation Badge United Republic of The 18th Infantry Battalion "Western

The 18th Infantry Battalion "Western Ontario Regiment" was raised and mobilized in London

maker marked "THE G&S Co 112 REGENT St LONDON" on the reverse

was athletically inclined in Cricket

stating that he had previous military service with the Victoria Rifles and the 4th Field Company

The two men in question were wounded by the same shell which killed Lieut

Russia, Soviet Union. A Higher Naval School Graduation Badge United Republic of The 18th Infantry Battalion "WesternConstructed of silvered bronze with enamels, the obverse consisting of a white enameled diamond, overlaid by a central red enameled five pointed star, bearing a silvered Soviet coat of arms, above a silvered banner bearing a black Cyrillic inscription of , the reverse with a screw and backplate, maker marked for the Soviet Mint, measuring 26. 34 mm (w) x 46. 90 mm (h), in extremely fine condition.