Canada, Cef. A 229Th Infantry Battalion Cap Badge, By Crichtons, C.1916 United Republic of Robson in handwritten blue ink

Robson in handwritten blue ink

and is flanked on each side by rank tabs

measuring 120 mm x 75 mm

crosshatched

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Canada, Cef. A 229Th Infantry Battalion Cap Badge, By Crichtons, C.1916 United Republic of Robson in handwritten blue inkIn pickled copper, voided, maker marked "CRICHTON'S MOOSE JAW" on the reverse, measuring 40. 2 mm (w) x 47. 7 mm (h), both lugs intact, extremely fine. Footnote: The Battalion was raised in Saskatchewan with mobilization headquarters at Moose Jaw under the authority of G. O. 69, July 15, 1916. The Battalion sailed April 18, 1917 under the command of Lieutenant Colonel H. D. Pickett with a strength of 17 officers and 426 other ranks. In England, the