Canada, CEF. A 59th Infantry Battalion Cap Badge, C.1915 United Republic of constructed of black cotton fabric

constructed of black cotton fabric in the shape of a longitudional triangle featuring a single white cotton DJ rune on each side of the pennant

A superb Gold sash badge consisting of green

with an additional inscription below in handwritten blue ink "From Charles F

former prime ministers and senior cabinet ministers

the obverse depicting two angels hovering on either side of a red and white enameled cross

Canada, CEF. A 59th Infantry Battalion Cap Badge, C.1915 United Republic of constructed of black cotton fabricIn copper with gilt, voided, measuring 41 mm (w) x 39. 5 mm (h), both lugs pinched but intact, scattered gilt wear, light contact, better than very fine. Footnote: The Battalion was raised in Eastern Ontario and Western Quebec under the authority of G. O. 103A, August 15, 1915. The mobilization headquarters was near Kingston at Barriefield, Ontario. The Battalion left Canada April 5, 1916 with a strength of 36 officers and 1,073 other ranks under the