Canada, CEF. A 79th Infantry Battalion “Manitoba Battalion” Cap Badge Auction Fire Cross (Frontline Combat Cross)

Fire Cross (Frontline Combat Cross)

worn on a segment of original purple neck ribbon

measuring 146 mm x 103 mm

78 mm x 42

eight "NG" Collar Insignia: in die-stamped silvered metal

Canada, CEF. A 79th Infantry Battalion “Manitoba Battalion” Cap Badge Auction Fire Cross (Frontline Combat Cross)A 79th Infantry Battalion Manitoba Battalion Cap Badge, in pickled copper, unmarked, two lugs on the reverse, measures 37. 3 mm (w) x 44. 8 mm (h), light wear, very fine. $110 Footnote: The 79th Infantry Battalion was raised in Manitoba and mobilized at Brandon, Manitoba under the authority of G. O. 103A, August 15, 1915. The Battalion sailed April 24, 1916 with a strength of 37 officers and 1,095 other ranks under the command of Lieutenant Colonel G.