Canada, Cef. A 229Th Infantry Battalion Cap Badge, By Crichtons, C.1916 Buy Now Derbyshire on August 19th

Derbyshire on August 19th

complete with backing (magnetic plate) and cloth

with small decoration of Grand Cross (with Swords

very slight enamel chip

Canada, Cef. A 229Th Infantry Battalion Cap Badge, By Crichtons, C.1916 Buy Now Derbyshire on August 19thIn 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