Canada, Cef. A 191St Infantry Battalion Officer's Cap Badge, By D.e.black, C.1916 Auction with a bronze crowned cypher

with a bronze crowned cypher of King Victor Emmanuel III of Italy affixed to a silvered die-stamped brass shield outlined in oak leaves and acorns

While Christian version is not common

Mittweida) stamped directly beneath

A group of 115 German badges and stick pins

2 mm (w) x 64 mm (h - inclusive of crown suspension)

Canada, Cef. A 191St Infantry Battalion Officer's Cap Badge, By D.e.black, C.1916 Auction with a bronze crowned cypherTwo piece construction, insignia in white metal, mounted to a pickled brass base, voided, maker marked "D. E. BLACK CO" on the reverse, measuring 41 mm (w) x 46. 2 mm (h), both lugs intact, very light contact, near extremely fine. Footnote: The Battalion was raised in McLeod and the surrounding area with mobilization headquarters at McLeod, Alberta under the authority of G. O. 69, July 15, 1916. The Battalion sailed March 28, 1917 under the command of