Canada, CEF. A 161st Infantry Battalion Cap Badge United Republic of 1940 in Galt

1940 in Galt

which was to produce the VW Beetle “Kraft durch Freude Wagen/Strength through joy car”

Victory Medal (K

with enamel wear to obverse center monogram which is slightly loose

Canada, CEF. A 161st Infantry Battalion Cap Badge United Republic of 1940 in GaltIn browning copper, unmarked, measuring 41. 5 mm (w) x 43. 5 mm (h), both lugs intact, very light contact, near extremely fine. Footnote: The 161st Infantry Battalion was raised in Huron County, Ontario with mobilization headquarters at London, under the authority of G. O. 151, December 22, 1915. The Battalion sailed November 1, 1916 under the command of Lieutenant Colonel H. B. Combe with a strength of 28 officers and 749 other ranks. In England, the