Canada, Cef. A 212Th Infantry Battalion "Winnipeg Americans" Cap Badge, C.1916 Hold with mark ""2"" indicated

with mark ""2"" indicated

as he was later named as Captain of the Abegweit Football Club

generally good very fine condition

with two of three reverse attachment prong intact

exhibits beautiful crossgraining

Canada, Cef. A 212Th Infantry Battalion "Winnipeg Americans" Cap Badge, C.1916 Hold with mark ""2"" indicatedType II with "American Legion". In pickled copper, voided, measuring 38 mm (w) x 42. 5 mm (h), both lugs intact, residue evident in the recessed areas from cleaning, near extremely fine. Footnote: The Battalion was raised in Manitoba with mobilization headquarters at Winnipeg under the authority of G. O. 69, July 15, 1916. The commanding officer of the Battalion was Lieutenant Colonel E. C. Pitman. The Battalion was absorbed into the 97th Infantry