Canada, CEF. A 26th Infantry Battalion "New Brunswick Battalion" Cap Badge, by Tiptaft Province of China 1st Model - With Solid

1st Model - With Solid Eye Loop

the arrival in

the obverse trimmed along both the top and bottom edges with silver-grey embroidered tresses

the medallion features the initials of the saint “SS”

Canada, CEF. A 26th Infantry Battalion "New Brunswick Battalion" Cap Badge, by Tiptaft Province of China 1st Model - With SolidIn browning copper, dark patina, maker marked "J. W. TIPTAFT & SON LIMITED BIRMINGHAM" on the reverse, measuring 35. 8 mm (w) x 38 mm (h), both lugs intact, contact marks, better than very fine. Footnote: The Battalion was raised in New Brunswick with mobilization headquarters at Saint John under the authority of G. O. 36, March 15, 1915. The Battalion sailed June 13, 1915 with a strength of 42 officers and 1,108 other ranks under the command of