Canada, CEF. A 49th Infantry Battalion Cap Badge GTRexclude specifically the Heer (Army) branch

specifically the Heer (Army) branch

reverse is an interesting transition award with an unusual double Gold pin fitmets and single Gold hinged lower pin

case measuring 90 mm (w) x 155 mm (h) x 22 mm (d)

These badges are very rare

Canada, CEF. A 49th Infantry Battalion Cap Badge GTRexclude specifically the Heer (Army) branchIn 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