Canada, Cef. A 223Rd Infantry Battalion "Canadian Scandinavians" Cap Badge, C.1916 Hold Measuring 85 mm x 129

Measuring 85 mm x 129 mm x 30 mm deep

with toned silver in the obverse

on a 51 mm long needle pin

marked "ACID TEST" on the reverse

A fine quality miniature version of an 1866-1918 issue Bavarian Order of Military Merit Breast Star to the Grand Cross

Canada, Cef. A 223Rd Infantry Battalion "Canadian Scandinavians" Cap Badge, C.1916 Hold Measuring 85 mm x 129In pickled copper, voided, measuring 45 mm (w) x 45. 8 mm (h), both lugs intact, very light contact, 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 absorbed into the 11th