Canada. A First War 259Th Infantry Battalion "Siberian Expeditionary Force" Cap Badge Buy Now " (Whitehead & Hoag) on

" (Whitehead & Hoag) on the reverse of both the medal and the hanger)

was the eldest surviving daughter of Austrian Emperor Francis Joseph and Empress Elisabeth ("Sisi")

magnetic silvered pickelhaube insignia with a bronze ribbon banner inscribed "Srs FRANCE" affixed to the front panel of the brass base

surface wear on Philip's bust and very minimal enamel chipping on the obverse centrepiece ring at 7 o'clock

cherry blossom in center of badge

Canada. A First War 259Th Infantry Battalion "Siberian Expeditionary Force" Cap Badge Buy Now " (Whitehead & Hoag) onIn browning copper, voided, unmarked, measuring 42. 2 mm (w) x 29 mm (h), both lugs intact, with its original red wool backer, near extremely fine. Footnote: On July 12, 1918, the Chief of the General Staff was directed to form a Brigade Headquarters, two Infantry Battalions, a Field Artillery Battery, a Machine Gun Company and certain other troops for service in Siberia. With a British Battalion joining the Canadians in Siberia, the contingent would