Canada, CEF. A 44th Infantry Battalion Cap Badge, Type I with Wheat Sheaf visually-hidden circumscribed by title and author

circumscribed by title and author

with his Garrison Duty completed

obverse illustrating an upward-pointing sword above a pair of wings with a wreath of oak leaves beneath

with the interior presented a speckled pattern with a paper adhered to the lid featuring Japanese characters

67mm (width) x 42

Canada, CEF. A 44th Infantry Battalion Cap Badge, Type I with Wheat Sheaf visually-hidden circumscribed by title and authorIn pickled copper, voided, unmarked, measuring 35. 8 mm (w) x 43. 3 mm (h), both lugs intact, residue evident in the recessed areas from cleaning, near extremely fine. Footnote: The 44th Infantry Battalion was raised in Winnipeg, Manitoba under the authority of G. O. 86, July 1, 1915. Mobilization headquarters was also in Winnipeg. The Battalion left Canada October 23, 1915 with a strength of 36 officers and 1,076 other ranks under the command of