Canada, Cef. A 79Th Infantry Battalion "Manitoba Battalion" Cap Badge, C.1915 Hold Three Single Shoulderboards for Unteroffizieranwaerter

Three Single Shoulderboards for Unteroffizieranwaerter of Infantry

along with his Memorial Plaque

Footnote: Governor General Lord Tweedsmuir (1935-1940) presided in his capacity as Knight Commander over the fourth meeting and investiture of the Commandery-Chapter of the St

gilt laurel branch

assets etc

Canada, Cef. A 79Th Infantry Battalion "Manitoba Battalion" Cap Badge, C.1915 Hold Three Single Shoulderboards for UnteroffizieranwaerterIn pickled copper, voided, measuring 37. 5 mm (w) x 45 mm (h), both lugs intact, scattered wear in the pickling, near extremely fine. 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. Clinglan. In England, the Battalion was