Canada, CEF. A 211th Infantry Battalion "Alberta Americans" Officer's Cap Badge consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac composed of voluntary forces

composed of voluntary forces

on a forest green wool base

Accompanied by copies of his Service Records and No

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A patriotic badge presenting as an 1870 Iron Cross

Canada, CEF. A 211th Infantry Battalion "Alberta Americans" Officer's Cap Badge consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac composed of voluntary forcesTwo piece construction, "211" designation in silver, mounted to a pickled brass base, voided, unmarked, measuring 45. 5 mm (w) x 44. 8 mm (h), both lugs intact, extremely fine. Footnote: The Battalion was raised in the provinces of Alberta and British Columbia with mobilization headquarters at Vancouver, British Columbia under the authority of G. O. 69, July 15, 1916. The Battalion sailed December 20, 1916 under the command of Lieutenant Colonel W. M.