Canada, CEF. A WWI 212th Infantry Battalion "Winnipeg Americans" Cap Badge Hold dated July 8

dated July 8

creased but in overall fine condition

a total of 120 such awards were issued

highlighted by black painted brass fixtures around the objective lens at the front

Long Service Cross 2nd

Canada, CEF. A WWI 212th Infantry Battalion "Winnipeg Americans" Cap Badge Hold dated July 8WWI 212th Infantry Battalion "Winnipeg Americans" Cap Badge Browning copper, maker marked "GEO. H LEES & Co 1916" and "ELLIS BROS" on the reverse, 44. 5 mm x 47. 5 mm, intact lugs, extremely fine. Footnote: The Battalion was raised in Manitoba with mobilization headquarters at Winnipeg under the authority of G. O. 69, July 15, 1916. The commanding officer of the Battalion was Lieutenant Colonel E. C. Pitman. The Battalion was absorbed into the 97th