Canada, CEF. A 211th Infantry Battalion "Alberta Americans" Officer's Cap Badge, C.1916 Auction The upper- and mid-section fittings

The upper- and mid-section fittings bear integrated loops accommodating a chained dagger hanger with a functional spring clip

the supporting blackened canvas liner with underlying cotton linen support and leather backer

A Rare Canadian Memorial Cross to Lt

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Canada, CEF. A 211th Infantry Battalion "Alberta Americans" Officer's Cap Badge, C.1916 Auction The upper- and mid-section fittingsTwo piece construction, "211" designation in silver, mounted to a pickled brass base, voided, measuring 47. 7 mm (w) x 44. 5 mm (h), both lugs intact, extremely fine. Footnote: The Battalion was raised in the provinces of Alberta and British Columbia with mobilization headquarters at Vancouver, British Columbia under the authority of G. O. 69, July 15, 1916. The Battalion sailed December 20, 1916 under the command of Lieutenant Colonel W. M. Sage with