Canada. A 22Nd Infantry Battalion "Canadiens Francais" (Vandoos) Cap Badge, C.1915 Archive signed in ink and form

signed in ink and form completed by typewriter

and the obverse with some of its original gilt finish worn off

The cap exhibits scattered fraying in the bottom strip of silver bullion piping at the rear

a Soldbuch (103x145mm

maker marked "Bastian Bros Co Rochester NY" and union stamped on the edge

Canada. A 22Nd Infantry Battalion "Canadiens Francais" (Vandoos) Cap Badge, C.1915 Archive signed in ink and formIn browning copper, maker marked "CARON FRRES MONTREAL 1914" on the reverse, measuring 52. 5 mm (w) x 37. 5 mm (h), both lugs bent back but intact, near extremely fine. Footnote: The Battalion was raised in Quebec and mobilized in St. Jean, Quebec under the authority of G. O. 36, March 15, 1915. The Battalion sailed May 20, 1915 with a strength of 36 officers and 1,097 other ranks under the command of Lieutenant Colonel F. M. Gaudet. The Battalion