Canada, CEF. A 226th Infantry Battalion "Men of the North" Cap Badge Hold on fine original bow ribbon

on fine original bow ribbon

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oxidation and loss of finish is evident throughout

Canada, CEF. A 226th Infantry Battalion "Men of the North" Cap Badge Hold on fine original bow ribbonIn blackened pickled copper, unmarked, measuring 36. 5 mm (w) x 44. 5 mm (h), both lugs are intact but appear to be re solder replacements, better than very fine. Footnote: The Battalion was raised in Manitoba with mobilization headquarters at Dauphin, Manitoba under the authority of G. O. 69, July 15, 1916. The Battalion sailed December 15, 1916 under the command of Lieutenant Colonel R. A. G. Gillespie with a strength of 32 officers and 1,035 other