Canada, CEF. A 229th Infantry Battalion "South Saskatchewan Battalion" Cap Badge Republic of dated to 1916

dated to 1916

and General Assault Badge

it is regularly awarded to any government official for services rendered to Thailand for five years

and is published as a specimen on page 133 of Gordon Williamson’s 2002 reference text

Canada, CEF. A 229th Infantry Battalion "South Saskatchewan Battalion" Cap Badge Republic of dated to 1916In browning copper, voided, maker marked "CRICHTON'S MOOSE JAW" on the reverse, measuring 40 mm (w) x 47 mm (h), both lugs intact, very light contact, near extremely fine. Footnote: The Battalion was raised in Saskatchewan with mobilization headquarters at Moose Jaw under the authority of G. O. 69, July 15, 1916. The Battalion sailed April 18, 1917 under the command of Lieutenant Colonel H. D. Pickett with a strength of 17 officers and 426 other