Canada, CEF. A 223rd Infantry Battalion "Canadian Scandinavians" Cap Badge Heer. A Flak/Artillery Hauptmann’s Service Tunic dark patina on crown

dark patina on crown

listed as "Seriously Ill"

"Knobby" Knobloch (Co-Pilot

George V (21

Our gallant soldier son

Canada, CEF. A 223rd Infantry Battalion "Canadian Scandinavians" Cap Badge Heer. A Flak/Artillery Hauptmann’s Service Tunic dark patina on crownIn pickled copper, voided, unmarked, measuring 45 mm (w) x 46 mm (h), both lugs intact, very light contact and surface wear, near extremely fine. Footnote: The Battalion was raised in Manitoba with mobilization headquarters at Winnipeg under the authority of G. O. 69, July 15, 1916. The Battalion sailed May 3, 1917 under the command of Lieutenant Colonel H. Albrechsten with a strength of 15 officers and 507 other ranks. In England, the Battalion was