Canada, CEF. A 229th Infantry Battalion "South Saskatchewan Battalion" Cap Badge certificate_of_authenticity Instituted in 1943: in bronze

Instituted in 1943: in bronze gilt

Overall an interesting item

carton fine

the obverse presents three male figures

maker marked "BLACK CO

Canada, CEF. A 229th Infantry Battalion "South Saskatchewan Battalion" Cap Badge certificate_of_authenticity Instituted in 1943: in bronzeIn browning copper, voided, maker marked "CRICHTON'S MOOSE JAW" on the reverse, measuring 40 mm (w) x 47 mm (h), both lugs intact, very light contact, near extremely fine. Footnote: The Battalion was raised in Saskatchewan with mobilization headquarters at Moose Jaw under the authority of G. O. 69, July 15, 1916. The Battalion sailed April 18, 1917 under the command of Lieutenant Colonel H. D. Pickett with a strength of 17 officers and 426 other