Canada, Cef. A 226Th Infantry Battalion "Men Of The North" Cap Badge, By Dingwall, C.1916 Archive OBERSTEN S

OBERSTEN S

Issued without recipient’s name

which had been approved in November 1944 and had been forwarded to his mother for safe keeping while he was overseas

43 mm (h) and weighing 12

1933 NSDAP Nurnberg Tinnie - In die stamped bronze gilt

Canada, Cef. A 226Th Infantry Battalion "Men Of The North" Cap Badge, By Dingwall, C.1916 Archive OBERSTEN SIn pickled copper, maker marked "DINGWALL WINNIPEG" on the reverse, measuring 37 mm (w) x 44. 5 mm (h), both prongs intact, scattered wear in the pickled finish, near extremely fine. Footnote: The Battalion was raised in Manitoba with mobilization headquarters at Dauphin, Manitoba under the authority of G. O. 69, July 15, 1916. The Battalion sailed December 15, 1916 under the command of Lieutenant Colonel R. A. G. Gillespie with a strength of 32