Canada, Cef. A 229Th Infantry Battalion Cap Badge, By Crichtons, C.1916 Auction 28 mm (w) x 40

28 mm (w) x 40

with period suspension

1915 saw another rank change

There is also age-appropriate material fatigue to the wax paper dividers

Canada, Cef. A 229Th Infantry Battalion Cap Badge, By Crichtons, C.1916 Auction 28 mm (w) x 40In pickled copper, voided, maker marked "CRICHTON'S MOOSE JAW" on the reverse, measuring 40. 2 mm (w) x 47. 7 mm (h), both lugs intact, extremely fine. Footnote: The Battalion was raised in Saskatchewan with mobilization headquarters at Moose Jaw under the authority of G. O. 69, July 15, 1916. The Battalion sailed April 18, 1917 under the command of Lieutenant Colonel H. D. Pickett with a strength of 17 officers and 426 other ranks. In England, the