Canada, CEF. The Battalion Drum of the 148th McGill University C.O.T.C. Hold War Medal 1965 (Tamgha-i-Jang 1385)

War Medal 1965 (Tamgha-i-Jang 1385) (in cupro-nickel

one constructed of light red cotton

the suspension loop marked “KO” for an unidentified maker

A wide fuller runs the majority of length of each side of the blade

the IMB officials were not enthusiastic about the proliferation of private company badges

Canada, CEF. The Battalion Drum of the 148th McGill University C.O.T.C. Hold War Medal 1965 (Tamgha-i-Jang 1385)Likely produced and painted in 1918 at the conclusion of the war, this drum is unique. Constructed of brass with a catskin drum covering, with hardwood top and bottom, secured by cord and leather tabs; two brass fittings for strap; drum painted with McGill University Contingent 148th Battalion (C. E. F.) C. O. T. C. ARRAS 1917 1918 HILL 70 YPRES 1917 AMIENS HINDENBURG LINE PURSUIT TO MONS; sounding the battalion crest, 36 cm in diameter, decorated in