Canada, Cef. A 33Rd Infantry Battalion Cap Badge, C.1915 Newly Listed 24mm x 49mm

24mm x 49mm

support and capture of the Gilbert Islands and had been under attack by enemy aircraft during night attacks

gold and silver bullion

It is signed by Colonel and Leader of the 164th Light Africa Division Kurt Freiherr von Liebenstein (1899–1975)

Constructed of metal

Canada, Cef. A 33Rd Infantry Battalion Cap Badge, C.1915 Newly Listed 24mm x 49mmIn browning copper, measuring 35. 5 mm (w) x 38 mm (h), both lugs intact, extremely fine. Footnote: The Battalion was raised and mobilized in London, Ontario under the authority of G. O. 86, July 1, 1915. The Battalion sailed March 17, 1916 under the command of Lieutenant Colonel A. Wilson with a strength of 40 officers and 946 other ranks. The Battalion was absorbed into the 36th Infantry Battalion in England. It was disbanded on September 15, 1920.