Canada, CEF. A 229th Infantry Battalion "South Saskatchewan Battalion" Cap Badge Auction Archive With the outbreak of the

With the outbreak of the First World War

situated above a hollow void for the accommodation of the ribbon

37 mm x 93 mm)

supplemented by a variety of identity documents (including a German Red Cross service card)

a Kyffhäuser League 25-Year pin

Canada, CEF. A 229th Infantry Battalion "South Saskatchewan Battalion" Cap Badge Auction Archive With the outbreak of theIn 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