Canada, CEF. A 19th Infantry Battalion Cap Badge, Type II Auction the three and nine o’clock

the three and nine o’clock arms bearing a raised inscription of “FÜR HELDENMÜTIGE TAT” (“FOR HEROIC DEEDS”)

AND FLYERS”)

the reverse presents the crowned monogram FWR III (FRIEDRICH WILHELM REX III)

extremely fine with folding crease

Canada, CEF. A 19th Infantry Battalion Cap Badge, Type II Auction the three and nine o’clockIn browning copper, unmarked, measuring 46. 5 mm (w) x 50 mm (h), both lugs intact, extremely fine. Footnote: The Battalion was raised and mobilized in Toronto, Ontario under the authority of G. O. 36, March 15, 1915. The Battalion sailed on May 13, 1915 with a strength of 41 officers and 1,075 other ranks under the command of Lieutenant Colonel J. J. McLaren. The Battalion served in France and Belgium with the 4th Infantry Brigade, 2nd Canadian