Canada, CEF. A 79th Infantry Battalion “Manitoba Battalion” Cap Badge certificate_of_authenticity with matte gold finish

with matte gold finish

inscribed "161st HURON BATTALION

when the Lancaster aircraft P 239 that he and six others were in went missing on a night raid to Stettin

His great personal valor and indomitable spirit of aggression under extremely perilous combat conditions reflect the highest credit upon Commander McCampbell and the United States Naval Service

Canada, CEF. A 79th Infantry Battalion “Manitoba Battalion” Cap Badge certificate_of_authenticity with matte gold finishA 79th Infantry Battalion Manitoba Battalion Cap Badge, in pickled copper, unmarked, two lugs on the reverse, measures 37. 3 mm (w) x 44. 8 mm (h), light wear, very fine. $110 Footnote: The 79th Infantry Battalion was raised in Manitoba and mobilized at Brandon, Manitoba under the authority of G. O. 103A, August 15, 1915. The Battalion sailed April 24, 1916 with a strength of 37 officers and 1,095 other ranks under the command of Lieutenant Colonel G.