Canada, Cef. A 229Th Infantry Battalion Cap Badge, By Crichtons, C.1916 Auction as well as a vertical

as well as a vertical pinback

1915 saw another rank change

where it became part of the 1st Pursuit Group

28 mm (w) x 40

with signs of age

Canada, Cef. A 229Th Infantry Battalion Cap Badge, By Crichtons, C.1916 Auction as well as a verticalIn pickled copper, voided, maker marked "CRICHTON'S MOOSE JAW" on the reverse, measuring 40. 2 mm (w) x 47. 7 mm (h), both lugs intact, extremely fine. Footnote: The Battalion was raised in Saskatchewan with mobilization headquarters at Moose Jaw under the authority of G. O. 69, July 15, 1916. The Battalion sailed April 18, 1917 under the command of Lieutenant Colonel H. D. Pickett with a strength of 17 officers and 426 other ranks. In England, the