Canada, CEF. A163rd Infantry Battalion "Canadiens Français" Cap Badge GTRexclude one unmarked and one maker

one unmarked and one maker marked “HILLENBRAND & BRÖER

the obverse bearing a raised Reichsarbeitsdienst (Reich Labour Service/RAD) insignia

8 mm to 37 mm in diameter

"spiritual leader of the horse riders circle"

reverse is mirrored

Canada, CEF. A163rd Infantry Battalion "Canadiens Français" Cap Badge GTRexclude one unmarked and one makerIn browning copper, voided, unmarked, measuring 40. 5 mm (w) x 47. 8 mm (h), both lugs are bent back but are intact, extremely fine. Footnote: The Battalion was raised in Quebec, with mobilization headquarters at Montreal under the authority of G. O. 151, December 22, 1915. On May 24, 1916 the Battalion was moved to Bermuda for garrison duty. On November 27, 1916 the Battalion sailed for England under the command of Lieutenant Colonel H. DeRosiers