Canada, CEF. A 244th Infantry Battalion "Kitchener's Own" Cap Badge, Type I with "Kitchener's Own" Heer. A Flak/Artillery Hauptmann’s Service Tunic with a Cross for Voluntary

with a Cross for Voluntary War Aid

the eagle insignia measures 90 mm (w) x 42 mm (h)

Footnote: With a total of 26 of this Cross for Loyal Service First Class awarded

His father was the Prussian Major Karl von Kathen (1803–1876)

A small portrait by A

Canada, CEF. A 244th Infantry Battalion "Kitchener's Own" Cap Badge, Type I with "Kitchener's Own" Heer. A Flak/Artillery Hauptmann’s Service Tunic with a Cross for VoluntaryIn pickled copper, voided, unmarked, measuring 41. 7 mm (w) x 44. 5 mm (h), both lugs intact, very light contact, near extremely fine. Footnote: The Battalion was raised in Quebec with mobilization headquarters at Montreal under the authority of G. O. 69, July 15, 1916. The Battalion sailed March 28, 1917 under the command of Lieutenant Colonel E. M. McRobie with a strength of 27 officers and 604 other ranks. In England, the Battalion was absorbed