Canada, CEF. A 57th Infantry Battalion "Canadiens Français" Cap Badge visually-hidden written in Dutch

written in Dutch

the reverse is plain and is marked “800” (indicative of silver quality)

along with glue residue present due to its repositioning

Bermuda Airport (date has faded

the obverse of the latter bearing a central machine-embroidered red band flanked by silver aluminum wire tresses

Canada, CEF. A 57th Infantry Battalion "Canadiens Français" Cap Badge visually-hidden written in DutchIn pickled copper, voided, unmarked, measuring 38 mm x 48 mm, both lugs intact, the obverse with traces of greening evident on the crown, the reverse with greening on the crown and around the lugs, near extremely fine. Footnote: The Battalion was raised and mobilized in Quebec City, Quebec under the authority of G. O. 103A, August 15, 1915. the Battalion sailed June 2, 1916 under the command of Lieutenant Colonel E. T. Paquette with a strength of 18