Canada, CEF. A 196Th Infantry Battalion "Western Universities C.E.F. Battalion" Cap Badge, C.1916 Auction 1892 – April 21

1892 – April 21

93" (September 20

circumscribed by inscription “FECHTCLUB DER OFFICIERE DER K

Hof-Goldarbeiter und Juwelier” embossed in golden lettering on the interior lid

reverse cartouche engraved with the maker mark "GARRARD & Co

Canada, CEF. A 196Th Infantry Battalion "Western Universities C.E.F. Battalion" Cap Badge, C.1916 Auction 1892 – April 21In blackened copper, measuring 42 mm (w) x 47 mm (h), both lugs intact, extremely fine. Footnote: The Battalion was raised from Western Universities with mobilization headquarters at Winnipeg, Manitoba under the authority of G. O. 69, July 15, 1916. The Battalion sailed November 1, 1916 under the command of Lieutenant Colonel D. S. MacKay with a strength of 32 officers and 974 other ranks. In England, the Battalion was absorbed into the 19th Reserve