Canada, CEF. A 119th Infantry Battalion "Algoma Overseas Battalion" Cap Badge visually-hidden measuring 76mm x 76mm

measuring 76mm x 76mm

4th Class Officer 1918 (bronze gilt with red

dated to June 5

a German Red Cross (DRK) Winterhilfswerk badge

the medallions are likely replacements denoted by the thin enamelling and edges lining the outer stone ring

Canada, CEF. A 119th Infantry Battalion "Algoma Overseas Battalion" Cap Badge visually-hidden measuring 76mm x 76mmIn pickled copper, maker marked "PATTERSON BROS. SOO" on the reverse, measuring 35 mm (w) x 43 mm (h), both lugs intact, cleaned, very light contact, near extremely fine. Footnote: The Battalion was raised in the Algoma and Manitoulin areas of Ontario, with mobilization headquarters at Sault Ste. Marie under the authority of G. O. 151, December 22, 1915. The Battalion sailed on August 9, 1916 under the command of Lieutenant Colonel T. P. T. Rowland