Canada, CEF. A 158th Infantry Battalion "Duke of Connaught's Own" Cap Badge GTRexclude maker marked on the ring

maker marked on the ring for “Wilhelm Kunz

Monetny Dvor mint marked and number engraved "2451229" on the reverse

43 mm x 63

constructed of a wooden frame with a faux red leather exterior liner

the Battalion was broken up to provide reinforcements for the Canadian Corps in the field

Canada, CEF. A 158th Infantry Battalion "Duke of Connaught's Own" Cap Badge GTRexclude maker marked on the ringIn browning copper, maker marked "O. B. ALLAN" on the reverse, measuring 41. 8 mm (w) x 49 mm (h), both pairs of prongs intact, extremely fine. Footnote: The Battalion was raised and mobilized in Vancouver, British Columbia under the authority of G. O. 151, December 22, 1915. The Battalion sailed November 14, 1916 under the command of Lieutenant Colonel C. Milne with a strength of 31 officers and 966 other ranks. In England, the Battalion was absorbed