Canada, CEF. A 189th Infantry Battalion "Canadiens Français" Cap Badge Hold removable depressed white felt medal

removable depressed white felt medal beds

Canada: Two-piece construction

Scheid) on the lower prong

and on black wool backing

Provenance: see Hermann Historica

Canada, CEF. A 189th Infantry Battalion "Canadiens Français" Cap Badge Hold removable depressed white felt medalIn browning copper, voided, maker marked "CARON FRERES MONTREAL 1916" on the reverse, measuring 44. 2 mm (w) x 48. 7 mm (h), both lugs are pinched but are intact, near extremely fine, Footnote: The Battalion was raised in Eastern Quebec with mobilization headquarters at Fraserville under the authority of G. O. 69, July 15, 1916. The Battalion sailed September 27, 1916 under the command of Lieutenant Colonel P. A. Piuze with a strength of 26 officers