Canada, CEF. A 196th Infantry Battalion "Western Universities C.E.F. Battalion" Cap Badge Archive the reverse of each bearing

the reverse of each bearing a raised inscription of “FÜR KRIEGSVERDIENST 1939” (“FOR WAR MERIT 1939”)

3 mm x 53 mm

65 mm (w) x 49

with evidence of factory removal of swords to the reverse

Canada, CEF. A 196th Infantry Battalion "Western Universities C.E.F. Battalion" Cap Badge Archive the reverse of each bearingIn browning copper, unmarked, measuring 35. 5 mm (w) x 39. 7 mm (h), both lugs intact, extremely fine. Footnote: The Battalion was raised from Western Universities with mobilization headquarters at Winnipeg, Manitoba under the authority of G. O. 69, July 15, 1916. The Battalion sailed November 1, 1916 under the command of Lieutenant Colonel D. S. MacKay with a strength of 32 officers and 974 other ranks. In England, the Battalion was absorbed into the