Canada, CEF. A 112th Infantry Battalion "Nova Scotia Overseas Battalion" Cap Badge Auction with hole for suspension

with hole for suspension

he oversaw the German retreat from Greece and most of Yugoslavia

It was with this unit that he was awarded the Military Cross in July 1917 for “conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty

measured 193mm (w) x 243mm (l)

from September 6

Canada, CEF. A 112th Infantry Battalion "Nova Scotia Overseas Battalion" Cap Badge Auction with hole for suspensionIn browning copper, unmarked, pickled brass, measuring 40. 7 mm (w) x 44. 8 mm (h), both lugs intact, extremely fine. Footnote: The Battalion was raised in Nova Scotia with mobilization headquarters at Windsor, Nova Scotia under the authority of G. O. 151, December 22, 1915. The Battalion sailed July 24, 1916 under the command of Lieutenant Colonel H. B. Tremaine with a strength of 36 officers and 1,090 other ranks. In England, the Battalion was