World War I "For Service at the Front" lapel pin No. 422669 The pin was used to identify war veterans so that they could claim benefits set aside for them at home. Physical description: A round brass badge; in the centre is an enamelled shield of the Union Jack flag; on the front above shield, is inscribed "FOR SERVICE AT THE FRONT" around the outside, Embossed (on front, above shield) is "CEF"; Embossed (on back) is "PENALTY FOR MISUSE 500 DOLLARS OR SIX MONTHS IMPRISONMENT"; Stamped (on back) is the serial number (of the badge and not the soldier). Captain Joseph McKay Knight was born in Douglas, Ontario in 1890. He enlisted in Victoria, BC on 1 March, 1915 with a regimental number of 430117. He was a corporal in March, 1916 but was later commissioned from the ranks. He arrived in France on 8 May, 1918 and transferred to England on 22 October, 1918. He was awarded his first Military Cross in the operations at Arras-Scarpe in August / September, 1918 and his second MC in September / October, 1918 in the "B.W." operation at Cambrai. During World War II he served in the Veteran's Guard. His medals were donated to the museum in 2002.