Canada, CEF. A 39th Infantry Battalion Cap Badge, Type I without Exterior Ribbon Banner certificate_of_authenticity original ribbon with period split

original ribbon with period split ring

measuring 214 mm (w) x 170 mm (h)

Markneukirchen) on one of the two clips on the reverse

swastika broken off

on a swivel silver gilt crown for suspension

Canada, CEF. A 39th Infantry Battalion Cap Badge, Type I without Exterior Ribbon Banner certificate_of_authenticity original ribbon with period splitIn browning copper, unmarked, measuring 37. 5 mm (w) x 38. 8 mm (h), both lugs intact, near extremely fine. Footnote: The Battalion was raised in Southeastern Ontario with mobilization headquarters at Belleville, Ontario under the authority of G. O. 86, July 1, 1915. The Battalion sailed June 24, 1915 under the command of Lieutenant Colonel J. A. V. Preston with 40 officers and 1,003 other ranks. It was absorbed into the 6th Reserve Battalion in