Canada, CEF. A 238th Infantry Battalion “Canadian Forestry Battalion” Cap Badge consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac In silver and enamels

In silver and enamels

1944 at Myitkyina

an interesting assembly in near extremely fine condition

1834 and was placed in the 37th Infantry Regiment

Canada, CEF. A 238th Infantry Battalion “Canadian Forestry Battalion” Cap Badge consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac In silver and enamelsIn pickled brass, voided, unmarked, measuring 42 mm (w) x 45. 4 mm (h), both lugs intact, extremely fine. Footnote: The Battalion was raised in Ontario and Quebec with mobilization headquarters at Valcartier under the authority of G. O. 69, July 15, 1916. The Battalion sailed September 11, 1916 under the command of Lieutenant Colonel W. R. Smith with a strength of 44 officers and 1,088 other ranks. In England, the Battalion was absorbed into the