Canada, Cef. A 12Th Infantry Battalion Cap Badge, C.1914 Auction Archive An outstanding brother-in-arms is being

An outstanding brother-in-arms is being adorned with the holy sign of the Maria Therese Order

marked " "FOR TOUGH BEARDS" ALSO FIT GEM AND EVER-READY RAZORS" on the reverse

and a 10 mm wide V-shape chevron to signify the rank of Gefreiter

meeting reinforced buttonholes

Canada, Cef. A 12Th Infantry Battalion Cap Badge, C.1914 Auction Archive An outstanding brother-in-arms is beingIn browning copper, measuring 43. 8 mm (w) x 44. 7 mm (h), both lugs intact, extremely fine. Footnote: The Battalion was raised in Quebec, New Brunswick and Prince Edward Island with mobilization headquarters at Camp Valcartier, under the authority of P. C. O. 2067, August 6, 1914. The Battalion sailed October 3, 1914 under the command of Lieutenant Colonel H. F. McLeod with a strength of 45 officers and 1,028 other ranks. Upon arrival in England, the