Canada. A 167Th Infantry Battalion "Canadiens Français" Cap Badge, C.1915 Hold (Fallschirmschützenabzeichen Etui)

(Fallschirmschützenabzeichen Etui)

measuring 71mm x 56 mm

before going missing in a storm on July 20th

and in Duala in the Cameroons 1914-1916

Canada. A 167Th Infantry Battalion "Canadiens Français" Cap Badge, C.1915 Hold (Fallschirmschützenabzeichen Etui)In pickled copper, voided, measuring 37. 3 mm (w) x 44. 7 mm (h), both lugs intact, extremely fine. Footnote: The Battalion was raised in Quebec, with mobilization headquarters at Quebec City under the authority of G. O. 151, December 22, 1915. The Battalion was formed under the command of Lieutenant Colonel O. Readman and re designated the Quebec Recruiting Depot. It was disbanded on September 15, 1920.