Canada, CEF. A 119th Infantry Battalion "Algoma Overseas Battalion" Cap Badge Auction centre insert face plate slightly

centre insert face plate slightly exposed

notable and unusual red dot

(Kriegsmarine Anstecknadel)

each measuring 30 mm (w) x 55 mm (h)

Two-piece construction of silver

Canada, CEF. A 119th Infantry Battalion "Algoma Overseas Battalion" Cap Badge Auction centre insert face plate slightlyIn pickled copper, maker marked "PATTERSON BROS. SOO" on the reverse, measuring 35 mm (w) x 43 mm (h), both lugs intact, cleaned, very light contact, near extremely fine. Footnote: The Battalion was raised in the Algoma and Manitoulin areas of Ontario, with mobilization headquarters at Sault Ste. Marie under the authority of G. O. 151, December 22, 1915. The Battalion sailed on August 9, 1916 under the command of Lieutenant Colonel T. P. T. Rowland