Wwi 226Th Infantry Battalion "Men Of The North" Shoulder Title Newly Listed right side above the eyepiece

right side above the eyepiece marked with the British Broad Arrow insignia and "GRATICULES 1/2 degree APART / and 1/4 degree

the British commander

this type is described in more details in a book by Stijn David The Glider Pilot Badge

as he was transferred to the Canadian Convalescent Hospital

Wwi 226Th Infantry Battalion "Men Of The North" Shoulder Title Newly Listed right side above the eyepieceWWI 226th Infantry Battalion "Men of the North" Shoulder Title Pickled copper, maker marked "DINGWALL WINNIPEG" on the reverse, 27. 2 mm x 59. 3 mm, intact lugs, extremely fine. Footnote: The Battalion was raised in Manitoba with mobilization headquarters at Dauphin, Manitoba under the authority of G. O. 69, July 15, 1916. The Battalion sailed December 15, 1916 under the command of Lieutenant Colonel R. A. G. Gillespie with a strength of 32 officers