Canada, Cef. A 229Th Infantry Battalion Cap Badge, By Crichtons, C.1916 Auction Accompanied by a 2nd Battalion

Accompanied by a 2nd Battalion Queen's Own Rifles Cap Badge (die-stamped white metal

where it became part of the 1st Pursuit Group

28 mm (w) x 40

with period suspension

Canada, Cef. A 229Th Infantry Battalion Cap Badge, By Crichtons, C.1916 Auction Accompanied by a 2nd BattalionIn pickled copper, voided, maker marked "CRICHTON'S MOOSE JAW" on the reverse, measuring 40. 2 mm (w) x 47. 7 mm (h), both lugs intact, extremely fine. Footnote: The Battalion was raised in Saskatchewan with mobilization headquarters at Moose Jaw under the authority of G. O. 69, July 15, 1916. The Battalion sailed April 18, 1917 under the command of Lieutenant Colonel H. D. Pickett with a strength of 17 officers and 426 other ranks. In England, the