Canada, CEF. A 39th Infantry Battalion Cap Badge, Type I without Exterior Ribbon Banner certificate_of_authenticity wearing surface on the reverse

wearing surface on the reverse

Alberta (as of March 28

It is marked “216” as well as on the base of the blade

measuring 214 mm (w) x 170 mm (h)

Chapter VII : First Visit to Divion - Two Tours in Passchendaele - Divion Again - Pre-Christmas Celebrations

Canada, CEF. A 39th Infantry Battalion Cap Badge, Type I without Exterior Ribbon Banner certificate_of_authenticity wearing surface on the reverseIn browning copper, unmarked, measuring 37. 5 mm (w) x 38. 8 mm (h), both lugs intact, near extremely fine. Footnote: The Battalion was raised in Southeastern Ontario with mobilization headquarters at Belleville, Ontario under the authority of G. O. 86, July 1, 1915. The Battalion sailed June 24, 1915 under the command of Lieutenant Colonel J. A. V. Preston with 40 officers and 1,003 other ranks. It was absorbed into the 6th Reserve Battalion in