Canada, CEF. A 158th Infantry Battalion "Duke of Connaught's Own" Cap Badge certificate_of_authenticity unmarked but of typical C

unmarked but of typical C

measuring 60 mm x 40 mm

Meiji Period (1868-1912)

a large bow-tie sewn in place near the bottom end for the placement of the badge

Fourth Republic - Silver gilt and enamels

Canada, CEF. A 158th Infantry Battalion "Duke of Connaught's Own" Cap Badge certificate_of_authenticity unmarked but of typical CIn browning copper, maker marked "O. B. ALLAN" on the reverse, measuring 41. 8 mm (w) x 49 mm (h), both pairs of prongs intact, extremely fine. Footnote: The Battalion was raised and mobilized in Vancouver, British Columbia under the authority of G. O. 151, December 22, 1915. The Battalion sailed November 14, 1916 under the command of Lieutenant Colonel C. Milne with a strength of 31 officers and 966 other ranks. In England, the Battalion was absorbed