Canada, CEF. A 59th Infantry Battalion Cap Badge, C.1915 certificate_of_authenticity (Führer Escort Battalion)

(Führer Escort Battalion)

without the standard buckram backing on reverse

again travel photos

including Transportation Officer

with “Der Führer” embroidered onto the cuff title via silver aluminum bullion embroidery

Canada, CEF. A 59th Infantry Battalion Cap Badge, C.1915 certificate_of_authenticity (Führer Escort Battalion)In copper with gilt, voided, measuring 41 mm (w) x 39. 5 mm (h), both lugs pinched but intact, scattered gilt wear, light contact, better than very fine. Footnote: The Battalion was raised in Eastern Ontario and Western Quebec under the authority of G. O. 103A, August 15, 1915. The mobilization headquarters was near Kingston at Barriefield, Ontario. The Battalion left Canada April 5, 1916 with a strength of 36 officers and 1,073 other ranks under the