The Hörster marker mark is crisp and sharp
breast Badge in silver gilt and enamels with Gold center
credited with having served in Canada and the Extreme Orient
Once Major McConkey formed his battery in the Drill Hall in Montreal
Money took over command of the regiment from Lieutenant Colonel A
Canada. A 1St Mounted Rifle Battalion Shoulder Title Hold The Hörster marker mark isBrowning copper, maker marked "TIPTAFT" on the reverse, 30. 5 mm x 52. 8 mm, intact lugs, residue in the recessed areas from cleaning, extremely fine. Footnote: The 1st Mounted Rifle Battalion was organized on March 15, 1915, in Brandon, Manitoba. It served in France from September 21, 1915, until the armistice and disbanded on November 15, 1920.