Canada, Cef. A 57Th Infantry Battalion "Canadiens Français" Cap Badge, C.1915 certificate_of_authenticity Commander of the Soldiers' and

Commander of the Soldiers' and Sailors' Home for twenty years

3777 John Cottle of the KRRC

with the reinstitution date “1870” in raised numbering on the lower arm

1916 in Sydney

Canada, Cef. A 57Th Infantry Battalion "Canadiens Français" Cap Badge, C.1915 certificate_of_authenticity Commander of the Soldiers' andIn browning brass, voided, maker marked "CARON FRERES MONTREAL 1915" on the reverse, measuring 35. 5 mm (w) x 48 mm (h), both lugs intact, very light contact, near extremely fine. Footnote: The Battalion was raised and mobilized in Quebec City, Quebec under the authority of G. O. 103A, August 15, 1915. the Battalion sailed June 2, 1916 under the command of Lieutenant Colonel E. T. Paquette with a strength of 18 officers and 419 other ranks. In