until May 22
with the 1st Depot Battalion
Savoia-Marchetti became famous for its flying boats and seaplanes
1875 and was one of the oldest graduates of the Naval Academy
They were re-designated collectively as the 28th Division
Canada, Cef. A 163Rd Infantry Battalion "Canadiens Français" Cap Badge, C.1916 Archive until May 22In pickled copper, voided, measuring 40. 5 mm (w) x 47. 8 mm (h), both lugs intact, scattered wear in the pickling, near extremely fine. Footnote: The Battalion was raised in Quebec, with mobilization headquarters at Montreal under the authority of G. O. 151, December 22, 1915. On May 24, 1916 the Battalion was moved to Bermuda for garrison duty. On November 27, 1916 the Battalion sailed for England under the command of Lieutenant Colonel H.