Canada, Cef. A 190Th Infantry Battalion "Winnipeg Rifles" Cap Badge, C.1916 United Republic of Booklet issued 17 November 1938

Booklet issued 17 November 1938

Sportfest badge

obverse depicting the Norroy Coat of Arms in red

measuring 85 mm x 75 mm

one small pawnbroker’s test mark at the bottom

Canada, Cef. A 190Th Infantry Battalion "Winnipeg Rifles" Cap Badge, C.1916 United Republic of Booklet issued 17 November 1938In pickled brass, voided, maker marked "BIRKS 1916" on the reverse, measuring 46. 7 mm (w) x 40 mm (h), both lugs intact, light contact and surface wear, better than very fine. Footnote: The Battalion was raised in Winnipeg and District with mobilization headquarters at Winnipeg, Manitoba under the authority of G. O. 69, July 15, 1916. The Battalion sailed May 3, 1917 under the command of Lieutenant Colonel G. K. Watson with a strength of 15 officers