Canada, CEF. A 61st Infantry Battalion "Winnipeg Battalion" Cap Badge, by Inglis Buy Now Star measures 6

Star measures 6

Footnote:The term “Bierzeitung” comes from the jargon of German university students from the 18th and 19th century and refers to a commemorative publication for a closed group of people

1st Class with Swords (zinc

the obverse medallion presents a blue enamelled field with the inscription MJ

Lieutenant Karl Schmid (pilot) and Sergeant Johann Hoffmann (radio operator) survived and were captured

Canada, CEF. A 61st Infantry Battalion "Winnipeg Battalion" Cap Badge, by Inglis Buy Now Star measures 6In pickled copper, maker marked "R. J. INGLIS LIMITED" on the reverse, measuring 37 mm (w) x 44. 5 mm (h), both lugs intact, contact marks evident on the obverse, better than very fine. Footnote: The 61st Infantry Battalion was raised and mobilized in Winnipeg, Manitoba under the authority of G. O. 103A, August 15, 1915. The Battalion sailed from Canada on April 5, 1916 under the command of Lieutenant Colonel F. J. Murray with a strength of 37