Canada, CEF. A 238th Infantry Battalion "Canadian Forestry Battalion" Cap Badge visually-hidden first name

first name

demonstrating some oxidation and scratching to the plaque and core

maker marked "STEINHAUER & LÜCK LÜDENSCHEID" on the bottom

the banner reads пролетарии всех стран соединяйтесь (Workers of the world unite

Iron Crescent 1915

Canada, CEF. A 238th Infantry Battalion "Canadian Forestry Battalion" Cap Badge visually-hidden first nameIn pickled brass, voided, unmarked, measuring 40. 8 mm (w) x 45. 3 mm (h), both lugs intact, extremely fine. Footnote: The Battalion was raised in Ontario and Quebec with mobilization headquarters at Valcartier under the authority of G. O. 69, July 15, 1916. The Battalion sailed September 11, 1916 under the command of Lieutenant Colonel W. R. Smith with a strength of 44 officers and 1,088 other ranks. In England, the Battalion was absorbed into the