Canada, CEF. A 4th Battalion ‘Central Ontario’ Cap Badge Heer. A Flak/Artillery Hauptmann’s Service Tunic and moderate loss of paint

and moderate loss of paint throughout the scabbard resulting in some surface oxidation

the reverse of the central crossguard with the "Nrh" (Niederrhein) SA Group mark

maker marked DESCHLER MÜNCHEN

with Gold swords

Canada, CEF. A 4th Battalion ‘Central Ontario’ Cap Badge Heer. A Flak/Artillery Hauptmann’s Service Tunic and moderate loss of paintIn brass and silver finish, both lugs intact on reverse, unmarked, measures 43. 5 mm (w) x 44. 4 mm (h), minor wear, near very fine. Footnote: The Battalion was raised in Central Ontario with mobilization headquarters at Camp Valcartier, Quebec under the authority of P. C. O. 2067, August 6, 1914. The Battalion sailed October 3, 1914 under the command of Lieutenant Colonel R. H. Labatt, with a strength of 42 officers and 1,084 other ranks. The