A First War 47Th Infantry Battalion Cap Badge Hold the Prussian Pour le Merite

the Prussian Pour le Merite at the neck

along with assorted letters and research papers

The lower pockets on either side are shorter and wider and are also buttoned

1929) accordingly

A First War 47Th Infantry Battalion Cap Badge Hold the Prussian Pour le MeriteA First War 47th Infantry Battalion Cap Badge Browning copper, unmarked, 39. 5 mm x 42. 5 mm, intact lugs, extremely fine. Footnote: The Battalion was raised in British Columbia under the authority of G. O. 86, July 1, 1915. The mobilization headquarters was at New Westminster. The Battalion sailed November 13, 1915, under the command of Lieutenant Colonel W. N. Winsby with a strength of 36 officers and 1,114 other ranks. The Battalion served in