Canada, CEF. The Battalion Drum of the 148th McGill University C.O.T.C. Hold the suspension loop marked “KO”

the suspension loop marked “KO” for an unidentified maker

Findlay CFA - British War Medal (1251927 GNR

red velvet underside

silvered fouled anchor

and integrated catch

Canada, CEF. The Battalion Drum of the 148th McGill University C.O.T.C. Hold the suspension loop marked “KO”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