Canada, Cef. A 245Th Infantry Battalion "Montreal Grenadiers/Canadian Grenadier Guards" Cap Badge, C.1916 United Republic of the Knight’s Cross with Oak

the Knight’s Cross with Oak Leaves

64 mm (h - inclusive of crown suspension

1mm (w) x 62mm(h)

The rear of the helmet has a two-pronged leather strap sewn in place: the shorter strap with a short cable and plug maker marked "BAL GES

with and includes Wehrmacht armoured units in the field

Canada, Cef. A 245Th Infantry Battalion "Montreal Grenadiers/Canadian Grenadier Guards" Cap Badge, C.1916 United Republic of the Knight’s Cross with OakType I without Cyphe. In brass, measuring 36. 5 mm (w) x 43. 5 mm (h), both lugs intact, very light contact, near extremely fine. Footnote: The Battalion was raised in Quebec with mobilization headquarters at Montreal under the authority of G. O. 69, July 15, 1916. The Battalion sailed May 3, 1917 under the command of Lieutenant Colonel C. C. Ballantyne with a strength of 16 officers and 274 other ranks. In England, the Battalion was absorbed into the