Canada, Cef. A 189Th Infantry Battalion "Canadiens Français" Cap Badge, C.1916 Auction 5 mm x 126 mm

5 mm x 126 mm each

brown leather chin strap with a black patent upper affixed to the left side but is missing its receiving chin strap with buckle on the right side

He was placed on command to the Reserve Brigade

and a Red Cross Merit Medal

He signed his Attestation Paper with the 44th Infantry Battalion

Canada, Cef. A 189Th Infantry Battalion "Canadiens Français" Cap Badge, C.1916 Auction 5 mm x 126 mmIn browning copper, voided, maker marked "CARON FRERES MONTREAL 1916" on the reverse, measuring 44. 8 mm (w) x 48. 7 mm (h), intact lugs, residue evident in the recessed areas from cleaning, near extremely fine, Footnote: The Battalion was raised in Eastern Quebec with mobilization headquarters at Fraserville under the authority of G. O. 69, July 15, 1916. The Battalion sailed September 27, 1916 under the command of Lieutenant Colonel P. A. Piuze with