Canada, Cef. A 229Th Infantry Battalion Cap Badge, By Crichtons, C.1916 Newly Listed pre-WWII period issue

pre-WWII period issue

though the blood letting was not all one-sided

bordered by a ring inscribed CARL PRINZE VON PREUSSEN D

Schanes Wien

he received the German Cross in Gold (Deutsches Kreuz in Gold)

Canada, Cef. A 229Th Infantry Battalion Cap Badge, By Crichtons, C.1916 Newly Listed pre-WWII period issueIn pickled copper, voided, maker marked "CRICHTON'S MOOSE JAW" on the reverse, measuring 40. 2 mm (w) x 47. 7 mm (h), both lugs intact, 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 ranks. In England, the