Canada, CEF. A 39th Infantry Battalion Cap Badge, Type I without Exterior Ribbon Banner Archive the reverse etched with a

the reverse etched with a date of “1941”

1872-1966)

was born October 22nd 1891 in Kingsbridge

(crowned eagle)

being present at the battles of Ciudad Rodrigo

Canada, CEF. A 39th Infantry Battalion Cap Badge, Type I without Exterior Ribbon Banner Archive the reverse etched with aIn 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