Canada, CEF. An 89th Infantry Battalion "Alberta Battalion" Cap Badge, by R.J.Inglis United Republic of An Italian Volunteers Littorio Division

An Italian Volunteers Littorio Division Commemorative Cross - Two-piece construction

Franzisket was tasked with recovery of Marseille's body from the desert

surrounded by stars and a green enamel wreath on a black enamel background

August 1942

the reverse of the insignia portion missing its backer

Canada, CEF. An 89th Infantry Battalion "Alberta Battalion" Cap Badge, by R.J.Inglis United Republic of An Italian Volunteers Littorio DivisionIn pickled copper, maker marked "R. J. INGLIS LIMITED" in wrong reading text on the reverse, measuring 36. 5 mm (w) x 40 mm (h), both lugs intact, very light contact, near extremely fine. Footnote: The Battalion was raised in Alberta with mobilization headquarters in Calgary under the authority of G. O. 151, December 15, 1915. The Battalion sailed June 2, 1916 under the command of Lieutenant Colonel W. W. Nasmyth with a strength of 33 officers and 969