Canada, Cef. A 2Nd Pioneer Battalion Cap Badge Archive all on a teal wool

all on a teal wool backing

) Naming is neatly & privately engraved in period large block italics

(Infanterie-Sturmabzeichen in Silber)

the exterior with an Imperial German tri-colour and Iron Cross

The medal was struck in Germany to mark the fifteenth anniversary of Captain Spindler’s exploits - possibly commissioned by Irish-Americans

Canada, Cef. A 2Nd Pioneer Battalion Cap Badge Archive all on a teal woolIn browning copper, voided, measuring 34. 7 mm (w) x 42. 5 mm (h), both lugs and pin intact, near extremely fine. Footnote: Canada's eight Pioneer Battalions performed the same kind of duties as the engineers. The Canadian Engineers were responsible for all defensive measures, including wiring, trenches, gun enplacements, offensive and defensive mining subways, roads, bridges, railways, medical accommodations, water supply and purification and