Canada, CEF. A 139th Infantry Battalion "Northumberland Battalion" Cap Badge Province of China maker marked “100” on loop

maker marked “100” on loop for Rudolf Wächtler & Lange

most of the bronze finish has been lost and some oxidation is evident

bending of the tip

the lid has been privately engraved “With best wishes from your “English Mother” [signed] 3rd October 1930”

Canada, CEF. A 139th Infantry Battalion "Northumberland Battalion" Cap Badge Province of China maker marked “100” on loopIn pickled brass, unmarked, measuring 40. 7 mm (w) x 49 mm (h), both lugs intact, very light contact, near extremely fine. Footnote: The Battalion was raised in Northumberland County, Ontario with mobilization headquarters at Cobourg, under the authority of G. O. 151, December 22, 1915. The Battalion sailed September 27, 1916 under the command of Lieutenant Colonel W. H. Floyd with a strength of 21 officers and 495 other ranks. In England, the