Canada, CEF. A 79th Infantry Battalion “Manitoba Battalion” Cap Badge certificate_of_authenticity A slightly worn officer’s cap

A slightly worn officer’s cap in overall near extremely fine condition

Lieutenant Commander Ayres assumed command of the medical battalion upon its activation and with expert professional and administrative ability supervised and directed its organization and training in such an outstanding manner that it developed into a well coordinated

opening with a functional hinge to reveal an interior with defined compartments for both the goggles and replacement lenses

chipping evident in the green enamels on the wreath

I Class Breast Badge (two-piece construction

Canada, CEF. A 79th Infantry Battalion “Manitoba Battalion” Cap Badge certificate_of_authenticity A slightly worn officer’s capA 79th Infantry Battalion Manitoba Battalion Cap Badge, in pickled copper, unmarked, two lugs on the reverse, measures 37. 3 mm (w) x 44. 8 mm (h), light wear, very fine. $110 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.