Canada, Cef. A 239Th Infantry Battalion "Railway Construction Corps" Cap Badge, By Birks, C.1916 Buy Now mounted on original neck ribbon

mounted on original neck ribbon

Two copies of “Der Weg” (“The Way”)

a total of 5

the white enamels having chipped off and been replaced by white paint on the star on the obverse and on the centrepiece ring on the reverse

the cap measuring 240 mm in diameter

Canada, Cef. A 239Th Infantry Battalion "Railway Construction Corps" Cap Badge, By Birks, C.1916 Buy Now mounted on original neck ribbonIn browning copper, maker marked "BIRKS 1916" on the reverse, measuring 45. 5 mm (w) x 45. 8 mm (h), both lugs intact, very light contact, near extremely fine. Footnote: The Battalion was raised in Ontario and Quebec with mobilization headquarters at Valcartier under the authority of G. O. 69, July 15, 1916. The Battalion sailed December 15, 1916 under the command of Major V. L. MacDonald with a strength of 26 officers and 738 other ranks. In France,