Canada, Cef. A 108Th Infantry Battalion "Selkirk And Manitoba Battalion" Cap Badge, C.1915 GTRexclude A First War Long Service

A First War Long Service Group of Four to Signal Boy Newton - 1914-15 Star

Constructed of a machine-embroidered silver eagle on a black rayon cloth

The rear of the busby features a lion's head insignia with hook

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Badge (in bronze gilt with blue enamels

Canada, Cef. A 108Th Infantry Battalion "Selkirk And Manitoba Battalion" Cap Badge, C.1915 GTRexclude A First War Long ServiceType II with "Selkirk Manitoba". In pickled copper, voided, maker marked "DINGWALL WINNIPEG" on the reverse, measuring 45. 5 mm (w) x 54 mm (h), both lugs intact, scattered wear in the pickled finish, near extremely fine. Footnote: The Battalion was raised in Manitoba with mobilized headquarters at Selkirk under the authority of G. O. 151, December 22, 1915. The Battalion sailed September 19, 1916 under the command of Lieutenant Colonel G. H. Bradbury