Canada, CEF. A 229th Infantry Battalion Cap Badge Republic of a recovered example

a recovered example

measuring 8 cm (w) x 14

and the main blade marked THOMAS TURNER SHEFFIELD ENCORE at the base

The dark blue mounting sticks are marked with the type and class name and a scale of 1" = 110’

Riveted to the peak is an aluminum Ordnungspolizei insignia in the form of a semi-circular oak leaf wreath overlaid by a German national eagle clutching a wreathed mobile swastika

Canada, CEF. A 229th Infantry Battalion Cap Badge Republic of a recovered exampleIn blackened brass, voided, maker marked "CRICHTON'S MOOSE JAW" on the reverse, measuring 40. 3 mm (w) x 47. 9 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