Canada, Cef. A 229Th Infantry Battalion Cap Badge, By Crichtons, C.1916 United Republic of Non-Official - Bronze

Non-Official - Bronze

MARNE-SCHLACHT

A postcard depicting a memorial item from München Haus der Deutschen Kunst

eight with screwbacks

measuring 120 mm x 75 mm

Canada, Cef. A 229Th Infantry Battalion Cap Badge, By Crichtons, C.1916 United Republic of Non-Official - BronzeIn pickled copper, voided, maker marked "CRICHTON'S MOOSE JAW" on the reverse, measuring 40. 2 mm (w) x 47. 7 mm (h), both lugs intact, extremely fine. Footnote: The Battalion was raised in Saskatchewan with mobilization headquarters at Moose Jaw under the authority of G. O. 69, July 15, 1916. The Battalion sailed April 18, 1917 under the command of Lieutenant Colonel H. D. Pickett with a strength of 17 officers and 426 other ranks. In England, the