Canada, CEF. A 178th Infantry Battalion "Canadiens Français" Cap Badge, Type II with "D'Outremer-Mer, Province Quebec, Vouloir C'est de Pouvoir" Republic of having been proposed by Prince

having been proposed by Prince von Thun and Hohenstein

although it is not known if the obverse has not been replaced with the effigy of HM Haji Hassanal Bolkiah

2mm(w) x 42

stitched with a central NSKOV badge

Canada, CEF. A 178th Infantry Battalion "Canadiens Français" Cap Badge, Type II with "D'Outremer-Mer, Province Quebec, Vouloir C'est de Pouvoir" Republic of having been proposed by PrinceIn pickled brass, voided, unmarked, measuring 33. 2 mm (w) x 46. 8 mm (h), both lugs intact, contact marks and surface wear, better than very fine. Footnote: The Battalion was raised in Quebec and Eastern Ontario with mobilization headquarters at Victoriaville, Quebec under the authority of G. O. 69, July 15, 1916. The Battalion sailed March 4, 1917 under the command of Lieutenant Colonel L. de la B. Girouard with a strength of 21 officers and 415