Canada, CEF. A 79th Infantry Battalion “Manitoba Battalion” Cap Badge Auction then appointed as a Flight

then appointed as a Flight Sub-Lieutenant (Temporary)

78 mm x 42

measuring 146 mm x 103 mm

Fire Cross (Frontline Combat Cross)

1914-15 Star to the Royal Engineers - 2nd/1st Field Company KIA - (2923 SPR

Canada, CEF. A 79th Infantry Battalion “Manitoba Battalion” Cap Badge Auction then appointed as a FlightA 79th Infantry Battalion Manitoba Battalion Cap Badge, in pickled copper, unmarked, two lugs on the reverse, measures 37. 3 mm (w) x 44. 8 mm (h), light wear, very fine. $110 Footnote: The 79th Infantry Battalion was raised in Manitoba and mobilized at Brandon, Manitoba under the authority of G. O. 103A, August 15, 1915. The Battalion sailed April 24, 1916 with a strength of 37 officers and 1,095 other ranks under the command of Lieutenant Colonel G.