Canada, CEF. A 65th Infantry Battalion "Saskatchewan Battalion" Cap Badge, by R.J.Inglis certificate_of_authenticity 23rd Infantry Division

23rd Infantry Division

the obverse of the handle featuring a raised coat of arms of the House of Hohenzollern-Brandenburg

constructed of light tan-coloured cotton twill

with maker's mark 'FN'

to be sewn-up onto uniform

Canada, CEF. A 65th Infantry Battalion "Saskatchewan Battalion" Cap Badge, by R.J.Inglis certificate_of_authenticity 23rd Infantry DivisionIn pickled copper, voided, maker marked "R. J. INGLIS LIMITED" on the reverse, measuring 37. 3 mm (w) x 45 mm (h), both lugs intact, surface wear and contact marks evident on the obverse, better than very fine. Footnote: The Battalion was raised in Saskatchewan and Manitoba under the authority of G. O. 103A, August 15, 1915. The mobilization headquarters was at Saskatoon, Saskatchewan. The Battalion sailed June 18, 1916 with a strength of 33 officers