Canada, Cef. An 11Th Infantry Battalion Cap Badge, C.1914 Auction before signing his Attestation Paper

before signing his Attestation Paper as a Private (413098) with the 39th Infantry Battalion

(HJ Fahrtenmesser)

interwoven silvery braid with grey cloth fabric stitched on reverse

to the centre right is a hammer and sword

each strap with a buckle and a single row of three holes for length adjustment

Canada, Cef. An 11Th Infantry Battalion Cap Badge, C.1914 Auction before signing his Attestation PaperIn browning copper, voided, measuring 40 mm (w) x 46. 5 mm (h), both lugs intact, spotting, near extremely fine. Footnote: The Battalion was raised in Saskatchewan with mobilization headquarters at Camp Valcartier, Quebec under the authority of P. C. O. 2067, August 6, 1914. The Battalion sailed October 3, 1914 under the command of Lieutenant Colonel R. Burritt with a strength of 45 officers and 1,119 other ranks. In England, the Battalion was re