Canada, CEF. A 144th Infantry Battalion "Winnipeg Rifles" Cap Badge certificate_of_authenticity in intricate machine embroidery in

in intricate machine embroidery in light grey and golden-yellow threading

illustrating a standing Czech officer

Stitched into the centre of the cap band is a Wehrmacht-style cockade and wreath

2nd Class (Gukseon Medal)

Footnote: The Royal Order of the Sword is a Swedish order of chivalry and military decoration created by King Frederick I of Sweden on February 23

Canada, CEF. A 144th Infantry Battalion "Winnipeg Rifles" Cap Badge certificate_of_authenticity in intricate machine embroidery inIn browning copper, voided, unmarked, measuring 45. 3 mm (w) x 38. 3 mm (h), both lugs intact, very light contact, near extremely fine. Footnote: The Battalion was raised and mobilized in Winnipeg, Manitoba under the authority of G. O. 151, December 22, 1915. The Battalion sailed September 19, 1916 under the command of Lieutenant Colonel A. W. Morley with a strength of 29 officers and 962 other ranks. In England, the Battalion was absorbed into the