Canada, CEF. A WWI 212th Infantry Battalion "Winnipeg Americans" Cap Badge Hold Long Service Cross 2nd

Long Service Cross 2nd

The Bismarck had disappeared

highlighted by black painted brass fixtures around the objective lens at the front

Knights Commanders Star - embroidered in gold thread and red velvet

artist marked "S

Canada, CEF. A WWI 212th Infantry Battalion "Winnipeg Americans" Cap Badge Hold Long Service Cross 2ndWWI 212th Infantry Battalion "Winnipeg Americans" Cap Badge Browning copper, maker marked "GEO. H LEES & Co 1916" and "ELLIS BROS" on the reverse, 44. 5 mm x 47. 5 mm, intact lugs, 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