Canada, Cef. A 189Th Infantry Battalion "Canadiens Français" Cap Badge, C.1916 Hold crazing in the white enamels

crazing in the white enamels on the reverse centrepiece

consisting of a nice enameled white four armed cross surmounted by period Spanish crown

His headquarters were at Wn 104 (Widerstandnest = Resistance Pocket

United States Coast Guard and U

inscribed in handwritten black ink "France / Jan

Canada, Cef. A 189Th Infantry Battalion "Canadiens Français" Cap Badge, C.1916 Hold crazing in the white enamelsIn browning copper, voided, maker marked "CARON FRERES MONTREAL 1916" on the reverse, measuring 44. 8 mm (w) x 48. 7 mm (h), intact lugs, residue evident in the recessed areas from cleaning, near extremely fine, Footnote: The Battalion was raised in Eastern Quebec with mobilization headquarters at Fraserville under the authority of G. O. 69, July 15, 1916. The Battalion sailed September 27, 1916 under the command of Lieutenant Colonel P. A. Piuze with