Canada, CEF. A 49th Infantry Battalion Cap Badge Archive Order of the Crown of

Order of the Crown of King Zvonimir - First Class (Grand Officer) breast Star with Oakleaves (for Gallantry in action)

the six-sided piece fronted by a rectangular patch that is emboss stamped "USMC / BOYT / 1943" (Boyt Harness Company

the obverse with a badge attached via two screws visible on the reverse

The reverse shows different Eickhorn sword hilt models

She compiled an impressive number of captures and supported General Nathaniel Banks' successful landing at Brazos Santiago

Canada, CEF. A 49th Infantry Battalion Cap Badge Archive Order of the Crown ofIn pickled copper, unmarked, measuring 34. 3 mm (w) x 39 mmm (h), both lugs intact, very light contact, near extremely fine. Footnote: The Battalion was raised in Edmonton, Alberta under the authority of G. O. 86, July 1, 1915. The mobilization headquarters was also at Edmonton. The Battalion sailed June 4, 1915 with a strength of 36 officers and 996 other ranks under the command of Lieutenant Colonel W. A. Griesbach. The Battalion served in France