Original Canadian WWI Framed Quebec Rifles 171st Overseas Battalion Recruitment Poster - Extremely Scarce - 26¼ x 36” Century This pouch could also accommodate

This pouch could also accommodate larger bandage designs

Lock marked LONDON with a crown over S

The bust depicts Richthofen wearing his flight helmet & goggles with the Pour le Mérite commonly referred to as the Blue Max Medal around his neck

The opening in the poncho’s center through which the head passed was 13 inches long

Overall very good condition with intact enamel

Original Canadian WWI Framed Quebec Rifles 171st Overseas Battalion Recruitment Poster - Extremely Scarce - 26¼ x 36” Century This pouch could also accommodateOriginal Item. One of a Kind. The 171st (Quebec Rifles) Battalion, CEF was a unit in the Canadian Expeditionary Force during the First World War. Based in Quebec City, Quebec, the unit began recruiting during the winter of 1915 16. After sailing to England in November 1916, the battalion was absorbed by the 148th Battalion, CEF, 5th Pioneers, and the 20th Reserve Battalion in December 1916. The 171st (Quebec Rifles) Battalion, CEF had one Officer