WW1 CANADIAN EXPEDITIONARY FORCE BADGE OF THOMAS DOYON

This WWI Canadian Expeditionary Force (CEF) pin belong to Thomas Doyon of Montreal, Quebec, Canada. This Army Class A badge in an original bronze button that is 14/16" in diameter and comes with a screw back fitting.  The badges has the words FOR SERVICE AT THE FRONT on the front of the badge along with the Union Jack in the from of a shield.   The back has the stamped serial number of the soldier who owns the badge, #132953, Thomas Doyon, along with the following:  Penalty for misuse $500 fine or 6 months imprisonment. 

Included is a photocopy of Thomas Doyons Attestation Paper, dated October 16, 1915, that has further information about Mr. Doyon.

Mr. Doyons also served 3 years with the USA 5th Cavalry prior to joining the Canadian Army and the Canadian Expeditionary Force fighting in France.

Eligibility and Criteria:

Final Canadian Expeditionary Force (CEF) Award Criteria

1. Members of the CEF who served at the front and had retired or relinquished their commissions, been honourably discharged, or returned to or retained in Canada on duty.
2. Members of the Imperial Forces, subject to the same conditions as members of the CEF, provided they were Canadian residents on the 4th day of August, 1914, and had returned to reside in Canada.

Ex-members of the Royal Air Force (RAF) who served only in England were also eligible for the badge if they had been "actively engaged with the enemy.